There’s no doubt summer has officially begun in North Texas.
Temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth are predicted to climb into the high-90s and even top triple digits in some areas, according to the National Weather Service. Lows will hover around the mid-to-high 70s.
Heat index values will reach or exceed 105 every day beginning Sunday through at least Friday, the forecast shows. The heat index value in Dallas could rise to 107, according to KXAS-TV (NBC5).
Conditions will be consistently hot and humid with low storm chances midweek but most areas are likely to stay dry.
Summer heat will be in full swing, an advisory from the weather service said, warning people who are planning to be outside to practice heat safety and stay hydrated.
Forecast for Dallas via KXAS-TV (NBC5):
MONDAY: Bright sunshine, hot and humid. Low: 78. High: 99. Afternoon Heat Index: 100-107. Wind: SSW 5-10 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Low: 80. High: 99. Afternoon Heat Index: 100-107. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Low: 81. High: 100. Afternoon Heat Index: 101-107. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Low: 81. High: 100. Afternoon Heat Index: 101-107. Wind: SE 10-15 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and humid. Low: 80. High: 99. Afternoon Heat Index: 100-107. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
