Near-record heat expected Friday

Friday will feature plenty of sunshine, but it will be unseasonably hot and breezy with highs approaching record territory. The record high for DFW is 96 set in 1979. Highs this afternoon will be in the mid 90s. Winds will be out of the south at 10 to 20 mph with gusts to 25 mph which will contribute to elevated fire danger. In addition to the heat, and breezy south winds, we will notice an increase in the humidity over the weekend, especially on Sunday.

Most of the weekend will be rain-free, but, a storm system will develop northwest of our area on Sunday producing a gusty south wind. As the system moves northeast, it may trigger a few storms Sunday night that could impact parts of North Texas. A few strong to severe storms will be possible after dark.

Monday looks dry, but another storm system will pass close to North Texas Tuesday and Wednesday with another chance of some storms, and threat for severe weather.

Latest forecast:

• TODAY: Mostly sunny and hot with near-record heat. High: 95. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
• TONIGHT: Partly cloudy. Low: 69. Wind: S 10 moh.
• SATURDAY: Mostly sunny, hot and breezy. High: 94. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
• SUNDAY: Partly cloudy, breezy and hot. A thunderstorm is possible Sunday night. Low: 69. High: 92. Wind: S 15-25 mph.
• MONDAY: Partly cloudy and not quite as warm. Low: 67. High: 86. Wind: SW 5-10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of storms. Low: 66. High: 89. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
• WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of a thunderstorm. Low: 68. High: 84. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
• THURSDAY: Partly cloudy. Low: 66. High: 81. Wind: NW 5-10 mph.
• FRIDAY: A mix of clouds and sun. Low: 62. High: 80. Wind: E 5-10 mph.
• SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Low: 63. High: 80. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.
• SUNDAY: Mostly sunny. Low: 58. High: 78. Wind: NE 5-10 mph.