Overview
- Forecasts call for highs near 95°F Saturday and about 97°F Sunday after a near-90°F Friday, with Sunday poised to break the 93°F daily record from 1934–35 even as the 1916 mark of 100°F likely holds.
- The National Weather Service and local teams warn of elevated to potentially critical fire weather Sunday afternoon, especially along and west of the I‑35 corridor, due to dry conditions and gusty winds.
- CBS’s First Alert Weather team reports it has been more than 100 years since North Texas faced a heatwave this early, defined as three consecutive days at or above 90°F.
- A late Sunday front is expected to drop highs into the low 80s Monday, with 90s and possible record challenges returning by midweek and little to no rain projected through Wednesday.
- AccuWeather lists tree pollen at extreme levels, and health experts advise closing windows and changing clothes after outdoor time as many residents continue outdoor activities despite the heat.