Good Saturday morning, North Texas!
We’re kicking off the weekend with a taste of summer as a mini heat wave settles across the region. Expect a hot afternoon with high temperatures climbing well into the 90s for most of North Texas. Out west, especially across the Big Country, a few spots could approach the 100-degree mark. Skies will remain sunny with a steady south breeze adding to that early-season summer feel.
The heat only intensifies heading into Sunday, which looks to be the hottest day of the weekend. Highs will once again soar into the 90s area-wide, with upper 90s to near 100 degrees possible in our western counties. With plenty of sunshine and a continued south wind, a record high temperature at DFW is certainly within reach.
In addition to the heat, air quality could become an issue on Sunday. Ozone levels may build, especially during the afternoon hours. If you’re sensitive to poor air quality, it’s a good idea to limit prolonged outdoor activity and take breaks indoors when possible.
Relief does arrive, though it’s brief. A cold front will move through late Sunday, knocking temperatures back into the 80s on Monday. While that will feel noticeably cooler, it won’t last long. Temperatures are expected to rebound into the 90s as we head into the middle of next week.
Rain chances remain out of the picture, so the dry and hot pattern continues for now.