DFW’s Summer 2026 one of the hottest & driest ever
Very isolated showers and thunderstorms will be possible in our west and northwestern counties this afternoon. While any storms will quickly die off after sunset, gusty winds in addition to lightning and brief heavy rain will be possible. An elevated fire threat is also in place today, as RH values will be low (25-35%). Continue to follow local burn bans, and to secure all spark sources such as tow chains or lit cigarettes! Highs will peak in the low to mid 90s.
Above-average temperatures will continue through the weekend, as summer heat persists. A decaying thunderstorm complex may cross the Red River and reach northern portions of the area on Sunday morning, but otherwise, rain chances remain slim to none until after Tuesday.
As we look ahead into next week, we are still on track to see a more active pattern return to the region, with much needed rain and thunderstorms accompanying a cooldown to more seasonal temperatures. Recent medium range guidance has begun to slow down the upper level low, which may lead to some flooding concerns by the end of next week. As always, details will become clearer as time progresses. Stay up to date with the latest forecast at weather.gov/fwd.
DFW's incredibly long dry streak is officially over with the airport measuring 0.01" of rain this evening, tying the 2nd longest period with no measurable rain on record at 67 days. DFW will also likely end up with 52 days in the 100s this year, tying for 5th most on record.
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