“Oppressively hot” weather continues across the state with no end in sight, according to meteorologists.
The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has predicted the continuation of “above-normal” heat conditions across the North Texas region. No chances of rain are expected this week.
The NWS kicked off the week by issuing a heat advisory for counties east of the metroplex from Monday, July 24, to Tuesday, July 25.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the triple digits, with some areas rising as high as 107 degrees.
Jason Dunn with the NWS in Fort Worth told The Dallas Express that heat advisories will likely spread across the metroplex as the week continues. Heat indices for each afternoon will also range from 105 to 110 degrees.
“It’s just going to be hot really through the end of the week,” said Dunn. “We’ll see temperatures anywhere from 100 to 105 and that looks like it’s actually going to continue into next weekend, with really no chance for rain.”
Weather officials advise that those living in the North Texas area practice heat safety by keeping hydrated, minimizing time outside, and wearing light clothing.
This goes for pets as well, as extreme heat affects man and his best friend alike, as previously reported in The Dallas Express.
“Every year we tend to see a case or two where somebody’s left in a hot car or kids are outside playing and they’ll get locked in a car. That’s really the big hazard,” said Dunn.
ERCOT reports that grid conditions are normal and there is currently enough energy to meet demand.
Texas, however, is not the only state feeling the effects of the stifling heat dome.
The NWS in Phoenix, Arizona, reported that it expects heat advisories throughout this week, with highs expected to rise to 118 degrees.
Some residents of Phoenix have reported getting third-degree burns from simply coming into contact with asphalt amid the heatwave, according to The Huffington Post.
While Texas might eventually get some reprieve from El Niño, it likely won’t usher in cooler, rain-laden weather for the region until later this year, as recently reported in The Dallas Express.