Dallas, Texas – Air quality in the Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to deteriorate Sunday as an Ozone Action Day goes into effect, prompting public health and travel advisories across North Texas.
According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), favorable weather conditions—warm temperatures, light winds, and abundant sun—are likely to trap pollutants at ground level, pushing ozone pollution into unhealthy ranges through Sunday, June 1.
The advisory affects the entire DFW Metroplex, including Collin, Dallas, Denton, and Tarrant counties. Residents are urged to reduce driving, avoid idling in drive-thru lanes, delay fueling vehicles until evening, and consider public transportation or carpooling. Outdoor exertion should be limited, especially for vulnerable groups such as children, older adults, and those with asthma or respiratory conditions.
Though storms are possible later in the week, Sunday is expected to remain mostly sunny with a high of 88°F and light south winds—ideal for ozone formation. Officials warn this type of pollution tends to peak between 2 and 7 p.m.
The ozone alert remains in effect until midnight. More air quality alerts could be issued if warm, stagnant conditions persist into early next week.
🗓 Five-Day Weather Snapshot: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, 88°F. Ozone Action Day in effect.
- Monday: High 90°F, slight chance of morning storms.
- Tuesday: High 89°F, partly sunny, storms possible late.
- Wednesday: Thunderstorms likely, high near 84°F.
- Thursday: High 85°F, continued storm chances.
