Unseasonably Hot Weather Hits Dallas-Fort Worth Area

Unseasonably hot weather is settling in over the Dallas-Fort Worth area this week, a change of pace from the cooler May residents had seen so far. The region is expected to experience a significant rise in temperatures, with Tuesday forecast to bring clear skies and high temperatures, ranging from the upper 80s to 102 across North Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth is expecting a high of 95 tomorrow with a chance of some stronger winds in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office.

This warming trend is expected to bring a 10-15 degree increase over Monday as high pressure begins to build from the west, the weather service said. The trend of rising temperatures is forecast to peak Wednesday, with the southern and western parts of North Texas at the greatest likelihood to surpass 100 degrees. It would be the first occurrence of triple-digit weather this year.

Heat-Related Precautions

As the region returns to sweltering temperatures, the weather service is also reminding people to be heat-conscious: drink lots of water, wear breathable clothing and confine outside time to cooler parts of the day. Regardless of exactly how high the temperature climbs Wednesday, there’s a good chance it will be record-breaking. The hottest observed May 14 was in 1955, when the temperature hit 95 degrees.

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Dallas Forecast

Here is the latest Dallas forecast from KXAS-TV (NBC5):

TUESDAY: Sunny, breezy and hot. High: 94. Wind: S 10-20 mph with higher gusts.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 72. High: 98. Wind: SW 10-15 mph.

THURSDAY: Partly sunny and very warm. Low: 75. High: 92. Wind: NW 5-10 mph.

FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and very warm. Low: 72. High: 92. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

SATURDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 72. High: 90. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy and warm with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Low: 72. High: 90. Wind: S 10-15 mph.

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If thunderstorms do develop, hail, damaging winds and a few tornadoes will all be possible in the late afternoon.

Conclusion

The Dallas-Fort Worth area is expected to experience unseasonably hot weather this week, with temperatures rising to potentially record-breaking levels. It is essential for residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe in the heat, such as drinking plenty of water, wearing breathable clothing, and limiting outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions about the heat wave in Dallas-Fort Worth:

Q: What are the expected high temperatures for the week?

A: The expected high temperatures for the week are: Tuesday (94), Wednesday (98), Thursday (92), Friday (92), Saturday (90), and Sunday (90).

Q: What are the chances of showers and thunderstorms?

A: There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms on Saturday and Sunday.

Q: What precautions should I take to stay safe in the heat?

A: To stay safe in the heat, drink plenty of water, wear breathable clothing, and limit outdoor activities to cooler parts of the day.