Heat Builds in the West; Extremely Critical Fire Weather in the Northwest

A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify this week, peaking and expanding into the Intermountain West and northern High Plains this weekend. Critical to extremely critical fire weather conditions are forecast from the Northwest and the northern Great Basin this weekend. Particularly Dangerous Situation Red Flag Warnings have been issued. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Fri, Jul 31, 2026 at 4:18:17 pm CDT

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Low Rain Chances Tonight - Saturday

Hot and Dry Next Week

Heat Safety Best Practices

Increased Risk of Heat Related Illness This Week

A Heat Advisory remains in effect for parts of North and Central Texas through Friday evening. Afternoon high temperatures will range between 100-104 degrees with heat index values up to 110 degrees.

A weak cold front will bring isolated showers and thunderstorms to locations along the Red River late this evening and tonight. Isolated to widely scattered storms will shift into Central Texas on Saturday. Any storms that develop will be capable of gusty winds and lightning strikes. Be cautious on area lakes this weekend!

Temperatures in the low to mid 90s are expected Sunday behind the Saturday cold front. Triple-digit heat will build again by the middle of next week with little chance for additional rainfall.

With summer heat in full swing across our area, take a moment to review these heat safety best practices. Heat related illness and death is preventable as long as you know how to protect yourself by staying cool and hydrated.

Dangerous heat is expected this week, which will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. Make sure you know the signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in order to protect yourself and others from the heat.