by North Texas is expected to experience its hottest day of the year on Friday, with highs near 99°F and some areas possibly reaching 100°F. A tropical low moving toward the Texas-Louisiana coast will bring drier, sinking air over the region, limiting rain chances through the weekend and into next week. After a relatively mild start to July, a shift toward the hot, dry summer pattern typical of July and August is expected.
Forecast Highlights:
- Friday Forecast:
- Hottest day of the year so far
- Highs around 99°F; isolated spots may reach 100°F
- Dry air influenced by an approaching tropical low
- Weekend Weather:
- Tropical low moves north over Louisiana
- Saturday and Sunday: Breezy conditions and increased cloud cover
- Small rain chances in southeastern North Texas
- Temperature Trends:
- First half of July has been cooler than normal
- No 100°F days recorded so far this summer
- In comparison, July 2022 averaged highs above 100°F
- Looking Ahead:
- Next week: Return of typical hot and dry conditions
- July and August are historically the hottest and driest months in North Texas
- Little to no rain expected in the extended forecast
