FORT WORTH, Texas – The air feels still and dry this early Sunday morning, a quiet start before Texas heat returns in full force. Clear skies stretch across the Metroplex, but a major weather shift is brewing that will bring an early-week warmup — and a few late-week storms.
According to the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, temperatures will climb sharply under abundant sun Monday, with highs near 90°F across Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington. Gusty south winds could reach 20 mph by afternoon, pushing heat into the mid-90s along parts of I-35 and I-20. It will feel more like mid-September than late October, with dry air keeping humidity low but wildfire risk elevated on rural fringes.
The pattern begins to change Tuesday as a weak front slides in from the north, trimming highs back into the lower 80s. Wednesday stays dry, warm, and breezy before Gulf moisture deepens again Thursday. That’s when forecasters expect a 30–40% chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, mainly west of I-35 during the afternoon. Severe weather isn’t expected yet, but models hint at locally gusty winds and brief downpours.
By Friday, cooler air filters in behind the front, with highs dropping to the mid-70s and lows dipping into the 50s — a welcome break after the early-week heat. The weekend looks comfortably fall-like, perfect for outdoor plans, with dry air and clear skies returning to close out October’s third week.
Five-Day Outlook for Fort Worth, TX:
Sun: 75/56 – Sunny; light north breeze.
Mon: 90/62 – Hot, sunny, and breezy.
Tue: 80/54 – Mostly sunny; cooler north wind.
Wed: 81/61 – Mostly clear; calm and dry.
Thu: 85/67 – Scattered showers; humid and breezy.
