DFW records its 1st 100 degree day of the year
DALLAS - DFW Airport recorded its first official 100-degree day of the year on Sunday.
North Texas may be seeing its first triple-digit day of the summer, but more are coming this week, and it's supposed to get even hotter.
The heat index climbed as high as 114 on Sunday.
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The National Weather Service issued a heat advisory through 8 p.m. Tuesday.
High temperatures are expected to hit 102 degrees on Monday, before jumping to 104 degrees Tuesday, 105 degrees Wednesday and back to 104 on Thursday.
Despite the high temps, this week's heat will not reach the record highs seen in the famous summer of 1980 in North Texas.
MedStar reports increase in heat-related illnesses as triple digit heat set to continue all this week
While families are finding ways to beat the heat and enjoy the summer, MedStar is still warning people of the dangers of this heat, as we’re looking at triple digit temperatures all days this week.
Record-High Temps at DFW
- June 26 - 113 (1980)
- June 27 - 113 (1980)
- June 28 - 112 (1980)
- June 29 - 108 (1980)
The National Weather Service is urging people to take precautions to stay safe in the heat, such as drinking plenty of fluids, staying in air-conditioned buildings, and avoiding strenuous activity.