Welcome back to summer! Highs in late July and into August are back to what we expected at this point in the summer.
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After a string of below-normal temperatures, it's truly summer again in North Texas.
Quick note:
- Temperatures this week are near or above normal for summer
- three digits in forecast
- It may rain next weekend
It was so good while it lasted…
Monday (July 29) was the first day in the past two weeks that the high temperature was not lower than normal. Since July 17th we have had consistently below normal temperatures and even had some highs in the 80s!
Remember, we are now entering the hottest part of the summer. The normal maximum temperature is 97°, which lasts until August 14.
Summer is back!
High temperatures will climb this week, with afternoon temperatures reaching around 100 degrees or above this coming weekend.
Of course, humidity will also be high, so much of North Texas is under a heat warning through Tuesday. This week, it's likely to be extended every day in some form or fashion. Heat warnings are issued when afternoon heat index values reach between 105° and 110°.
saharan dust
Saharan dust will return next week. This is very typical for this time of year. Strong storms over the Sahara bring dust into the atmosphere, where it is carried by trade winds. These winds carry dust across the Atlantic Ocean and sometimes even into Texas! A larger, denser plume currently over the Caribbean Sea will arrive late Tuesday into Wednesday. This may affect some allergy sufferers!
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