Forecast Update Tue 8-31

After a high of 99 at DFW yesterday,
expect a high of 98 today (Tue) with an increase in humidity, heat stress and power demand this afternoon.
Wed, Sunny and 97.
Thu, Clouds, scattered storms, 95.
Fri and Sat look a little more reasonable with highs closer to 90, finally.

Forecast Update Mon 8-30

Still hotter than normal with noticeable humidity but two differences- some clouds and some wind. Partly cloudy, breezy and 96 on Mon and Tue.
Isolated storms mainly east of DFW through Wed.

Friday, August 27

Hotter sooner than expected. Sorry about that. Expect highs in the mid to upper 90′s through the weekend, probably no rain and a slow increase in humidity through early next week. August 2010 will likely go into the books as one of the hottest on record..at least in the top ten.

Thursday, August 26

Moderate temperatures finally. Thu 90, Fri 93, Sat 95, Isolated PM tstms Sun/Mon. For the record, Wednesday’s high of 81 set a new record as the coolest maximum temperature for Aug 25th.

Wednesday, August 25

Finally a chance for your AC to take a breather. Wed-Rain ending this AM, Mostly cloudy and 88 PM. Highs in the low to mid 90′s, lows in the upper 60′s to lower 70′s Thu through Sat. Slight chance of storms this wknd.

Tuesday, August 24

Tue- Near 100, but increasing clouds by noon, increasing storms and northeast winds by late afternoon. Cooler by Wed morning- 70-75. Wed-Fri..highs in the low to mid 90′s, lows in the low to mid 70′s. Finally!

Friday, August 20

Heat stress, power demand increasing. Fri-Mon high temps 101-104 w/ isolated storms mainly northeast of DFW. We are expecting a cold front around Wednesday. Stay hydrated, stay cool and stay safe.

Thursday, August 19

Finally broke the string of 18 days at or above 100 degrees at DFW Airport, but likely to start another string today. Thu 101, Fri 102, Sat 103, Sun 104, Mon 104. Relief Wednesday, maybe.

Wednesday, August 18

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

Despite isolated storms NW of DFW this AM, expect a high near 100 today, 101-103 Thurs-Sun. High pressure ridge remains entrenched over the southern U.S. and high cooling and power demands will continue in North Texas for the next 7-10 days, at least.

Tuesday, August 17

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

Heat advisory continues today. High near 101 although isolated storms NW could produce enough clouds to keep our high under 100 today. Overnight lows should begin dropping into the 70′s later this week but afternoon temps will continue near triple digits through next week.

Monday, August 16

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

Heat, lightning, gusty winds, not much relief. High Mon 100, Tue 100, Wed 101, Thu 101. If we get any showers or storms, they’ll be not very productive. Very little relief through Aug 25.

Friday, August 13

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

One more very hot weekend with high cooling and power demands and almost no chance of rain in DFW, but possibly east. High Fri 103, Sat 104, Sun 103, Mon 100. Heat stress feels-like temps 107-112. Some relief with more clouds and a chance of rain next week.

Thursday, August 12

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

Dangerous Heat continues through Saturday. Thu 104(109), Fri 105(110), Sat 103(108). Isolated storms next few afternoons. Better chance of rain Sun/Mon/Tue. High power consumption through the weekend.

Wednesday, August 11

DANGEROUS HEAT ADVISORY CONTINUES

Dangerous Heat Stress increasing, more record power-demand expected. Heat and Gulf moisture increasing simultaneously next 3 days. Wed. 102(106) Thu 103(109) Fri(110). Gulf moisture should lead to tropical rains near DFW Sun/Mon.

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