Saturday’s high is forecast to reach 107 degrees, two degrees over the highest recorded temperature from 2016 of 105 degrees, according to the weather service.
The heat index, or “feels like” temperature, is expected to reach closer to 109 degrees.
North Texans will see some clouds throughout the day, as well as the potential for “widely scattered showers and thunderstorms” to develop, according to the weather service’s Friday afternoon forecast.
If any showers or storms do form Saturday, the weather service said this “may create havoc with high temperatures and associated heat headlines.”
Some of these thunderstorms could produce gusty winds and frequent lightning, which could make some outdoor activities like boating dangerous, according to the weather service.
The Dallas-Fort Worth region also remains under an elevated wildfire threat, as hot and dry conditions continue. A 100-acre wildfire began Friday around noon near Gainesville in Montague County, prompting initial evacuations that were later cancelled.
The weather service encourages practicing heat safety and avoiding any activities that could cause a wildfire to start, such as tossing lit cigarettes, dragging tow chains on the ground or driving over tall grass.
Several D-FW counties are also under a burn ban, including Dallas and Tarrant counties.
SATURDAY: Mostly sunny with record-tying heat. 20% chance for a stray shower or storm. High: 105. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny with near-record heat. Low: 81. High: 105. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy with near-record heat. Low: 82. High: 105. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
TUESDAY: Sun, clouds and hot. Low: 82. High: 105. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Sun, clouds and hot. Low: 81. High: 102. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Sun, clouds and hot. Low: 81. High: 101. Wind: S 10-15 mph.