Forecast Discussion for Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas
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FXUS64 KFWD 081827
AFDFWD
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
127 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM...
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Warmer and mostly rain-free weather returns for the majority of
this week with heat index values in the upper 90s to around 103
degrees each afternoon.
- Isolated rain showers are possible in parts of Central and East
Texas this afternoon and tomorrow afternoon with coverage of
around 10%.
- Chances for scattered showers and storms will resume from late
Friday into the upcoming weekend.
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.SHORT TERM...
(This evening through Tuesday)
Issued at 127 PM CDT Mon Jun 8 2026
Hot and humid conditions are prevalent across north Texas this
afternoon with temperatures in the mid to upper 80s and dewpoints in
the mid 70s. Heat indices could top out between 100 and 103 degrees,
especially across the Metroplex this afternoon. There are a few
showers and isolated thunderstorms across parts of central Texas
although nothing severe is expected. At the upper levels a
subtropical ridge has built in across east Texas and the western
Gulf, which should persist through tomorrow. Another round of hot
and humid conditions are expected tomorrow afternoon with
temperatures reaching the low 90s. Heat indices will be in the
upper 90s to around 100. An inland sea breeze may trigger brief
showers tomorrow afternoon in our far southern counties in central
Texas. Rain chances were kept low (
NWS FWD Office Area Forecast Discussion
