DALLAS — Officially, there are just under a few days of summer left and it'll sure feel like it — the autumn equinox happens at 7:43 a.m. on Sunday, Sept. 22, kicking off the official start of fall.
Here's what to expect in North Texas through the rest of the summer:
Quick Notes:
- Hot, dry, and humid the next couple of days
- A cold front arrives early next week
- Rain chances return in the first half of next week
Friday and this weekend
The summer-like weather continues for the next few days. The heat dome will hold steady for North Texas through Saturday. Highs will be in the upper 90s as a result. Temperatures will generally be trending close to 10 degrees warmer than normal with a few highs getting close to records. Southerly winds will bring higher humidity with heat index values of 100F or higher for the afternoons.
It'll be rain-free well into the first part of this weekend. There's an outside chance for a few showers or storms Sunday across western areas but chances are not high.
More clouds would be around on Sunday keeping temps slightly "cooler" and a front next week will hopefully drop temps even more.
Relief next week?
A cold front is set to bring some relief early next week. The heat dome will shift east allowing for slightly cooler air to settle in. Scattered showers and storms will be possible on Monday along the front. High temperatures on Monday could be in the low 80s depending on how quickly the front moves in!
The front will eventually stall to the southeast as another disturbance moves in. This keeps scattered rain in the area through Wednesday. This will help keep afternoon temps in the 80s and closer to normal for late September. Rain is not guaranteed for everyone and generally, rain totals look to stay low.
Is this late summer heat unusual?
It is not uncommon to see triple digits in September with the latest one on record happening Oct. 3, 1951. Currently, there are no triple digits in the forecast, just above normal temps. October is generally when we see a bit more fall-like weather. The average high temperatures drop from 84F at the beginning of the month to 72F at the end of the month.
14-Day Forecast
