North Texans hoping to visit a pool this weekend to cool off may have to postpone, as parts of the region may see isolated storms Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Saturday’s high will be 100 degrees, with a low of 79. The heat index, or “feels like” temperature, will be 104 degrees.
North Texans can expect humidity and a mix of sunshine and some clouds during the day. Temperatures will peak around 4 p.m., and the heat index will remain in triple digits from 1-7 p.m., according to the weather service.
Saturday’s forecast calls for a 10-20% chance of isolated storms for most of North and Central Texas.
“Whether you get rain or not, summer heat will be in full force,” the weather service said in a social media post.
Showers and thunderstorms ongoing across Oklahoma early Saturday could drift into parts of North Texas during the day. Any storms that develop could produce lightning and gusty winds, according to the weather service.
Rain will likely be limited to daytime hours and won’t continue into Saturday evening.
However, a few isolated storms may develop Sunday before the forecast turns hotter and drier heading into the next work week. Forecasters said there is “little to no rain in sight” next week, adding drought issues could be possible the longer North Texas goes without substantial rain.
“The warming and drying trend will continue to dry out vegetation, increasing the overall threat for wildfire starts,” the weather service said.
SATURDAY: Hot with sunshine and a few passing clouds and a 10% chance for a stray shower or storm. High: 100. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
SUNDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 79. High: 100. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
MONDAY: Hot with plenty of sun. Low: 80. High: 100. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy and hot. Low: 79. High: 100. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Sunny, breezy and hot. Low: 79. High: 100. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
THURSDAY: Sunshine, hot and breezy. Low: 80. High: 100. Wind: S 10-20 mph.