Dallas, Texas – North Texas residents will feel the full force of summer this weekend as temperatures climb toward 100°F and heat indices soar past triple digits. The most intense stretch arrives Saturday and lasts through Monday, prompting a summer weather alert across the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, Saturday’s high in Dallas will reach 96°F, with heat index values touching 100°F by mid-afternoon. A near carbon copy follows Sunday and Monday, with highs of 98°F and 99°F respectively. South winds between 5 and 10 mph will offer little relief. Outdoor workers, vulnerable populations, and weekend travelers should plan for extreme heat precautions.
If you’re traveling on U.S. 75, I-30, or I-35E, keep extra water in your vehicle and avoid peak-hour sun exposure. Parents are urged to check back seats for children and pets and limit strenuous outdoor activity between noon and 6 p.m.
The five-day stretch from Friday, June 27 to Wednesday, July 2 sets up a sweltering start to July. Although a slight 20% chance of thunderstorms enters the forecast Tuesday and Wednesday, rain chances remain low. Highs stay firmly in the upper 90s through midweek.
Five-Day Forecast for Dallas:
- Friday (June 27): Mostly sunny, high 94°F. Heat index near 99°F.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 96°F. Heat index up to 100°F.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 98°F.
- Monday: Hot, high 99°F.
- Tuesday: 20% chance of showers after 1 p.m., high 97°F.
- Wednesday (July 2): Partly sunny, high 98°F. Slight chance of afternoon storms.
