Forecast Discussion for Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas

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FXUS64 KFWD 031052
AFDFWD

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Fort Worth TX
552 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

...New AVIATION...

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Hot but less humid conditions will continue through today with
  temperatures increasing into midweek. No significant rain
  chances are expected through the work week.

&&

.SHORT TERM...
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 125 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

After a relatively cool start to the morning, temperatures will
climb into the mid 90s to near 100 degrees Monday afternoon as
mid-level ridging expands over the Southern Plains. Another
afternoon of efficient mixing will keep surface dewpoints in the
mid 50s to lower 60s allowing for heat index values to remain near
the ambient air temperature. Expect clear skies to continue into
Monday night with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 70s by
sunrise Tuesday morning.

&&

.LONG TERM...
(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 125 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

Temperatures will continue to climb into midweek with afternoon
highs topping out at 100-103 degrees Tuesday. Deep afternoon
mixing should preclude the need for a Heat Advisory Tuesday.
However, as we enter the latter portions of the work week
persistent southerly low-level flow will draw greater quality
moisture over North and Central Texas bumping up the humidity and
ticking heat index values near/above advisory criteria. Increasing
moisture and a weakening of the ridge aloft may allow for some
low-end rain chances across parts of North and Central Texas
Friday into the upcoming weekend.

&&

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 550 AM CDT Mon Aug 3 2026

VFR conditions and light southeast winds generally below 8 kts,
variable at times for a few hours this morning, will prevail
through the TAF period for all North and Central Texas terminals.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.

&&

.PRELIMINARY POINT TEMPS/POPS...
Dallas-Ft. Worth   100  79 102  80 /   0   0   0   0
Waco                99  77  99  77 /   0   0   0   0
Paris               95  72  98  75 /   0   0   0   0
Denton             100  76 102  78 /   0   0   0   0
McKinney            98  75  99  77 /   0   0   0   0
Dallas             101  79 103  81 /   0   0   0   0
Terrell             99  75 100  76 /   0   0   0   0
Corsicana          100  76 100  77 /   0   0   0   0
Temple             100  75  99  76 /   0   0   0   0
Mineral Wells      101  72 102  74 /   0   0   0   0

&&

.FWD WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

$$

SHORT TERM...Langfeld
LONG TERM....Langfeld
AVIATION...Langfeld

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