Continued high temperatures and chances of rain are on the horizon this week in North Texas.
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Fort Worth has predicted triple-digit ambient temperatures and heat indices throughout the week. Increased chances of storms are expected later in the week.
NWS warned of stifling weather conditions over the next 36 hours, issuing a heat advisory and excessive heat warning across the region. They will remain in effect from July 17 to 18.
“It looks like the heat is going to stay with us pretty much through the week with high temperatures, topping out between 100 and 105 basically every day this week,” NWS meteorologist Steve Fano told The Dallas Express.
Temperatures across North Texas are expected to range from the high 90s to as high as 110. Heat indices will be near 105 in western counties, while counties east of the metroplex will have heat indices ranging from 107 to 113 degrees.
NWS also declared Monday an “ozone action day.”
“The ozone action days are basically when you’re hot and the wind isn’t very strong. Air pollution becomes more of a problem, most specifically ozone,” explained Fano, noting that the remainder of the week will likely be chock-full of ozone action.
ERCOT also issued a weather watch that, like the current heat warnings, will persist through July 18. The organization reports that power grid functionality remains normal, and energy demand can be met.
Fano said that no rain is expected for the duration of the work week and that heat warnings will likely be extended.
However, a “pattern change” could drop temperatures into the high 90s from July 21 into the weekend. A 20% chance for showers and storms is expected during the weekend.
Residents of North Texas are advised by NWS to remain weather aware and to practice heat safety. For tips on how to stay safe and beat the heat, click here.