Dallas, Texas – Air quality and high heat are front and center across North Texas this weekend, setting up an uncomfortable start to fall. Residents in Dallas-Fort Worth face an Ozone Action Day on Saturday and temperatures that will push near 97 degrees by Monday, September 22. Health officials urge people with asthma, heart conditions, or breathing issues to limit time outdoors during peak afternoon hours.
According to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, stagnant conditions Saturday will trap ozone pollution over the Metroplex, making the air unhealthy for sensitive groups. Officials recommend carpooling, walking, or delaying errands to help reduce emissions. North Texas drivers on I-35 and I-20 could also face slower traffic if afternoon air alerts prompt reduced travel volumes.
By Sunday, partly sunny skies will bring highs near 94, followed by a spike to 96 degrees Monday. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth notes a slight chance of thunderstorms Monday night into Tuesday. Storms could deliver brief downpours and lightning, though widespread rainfall is not expected. Gusts up to 20 mph may complicate travel for high-profile vehicles.
Residents should prepare for both lingering summer-like heat and changing fall patterns. Hydrate frequently, limit strenuous work outdoors, and stay weather-aware as conditions shift early next week.
Warnings remain in effect through Saturday night, with updated advisories possible if storm chances increase by Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high near 94. Ozone Action Day in effect.
- Sunday: Slight chance of storms, high near 94. Heat index near 97.
- Monday: Sunny early, then storm chance by night. High near 95.
- Tuesday: 40% chance of showers and storms, high near 96.
- Wednesday: Showers possible early, then mostly sunny with a high near 87.
