According to the National Weather Service’s Fort Worth office, the advisory is expected to last until 8 p.m. Forecasters urge people take precautions during outdoor activities, like wearing lightweight clothing and hydrating.
High temperatures are forecast to top out at 102 degrees, with heat index values as high as 105.
A wind of 5 to 10 mph with wind gusts up to 20 mph is expected to last into the night, according to the weather service. The low temperature is forecast to drop to 80 degrees.
The remainder of the week is expected to bring much of the same, with highs in the 100s, though low temperatures will drop to the high 70s Thursday night. A 20% chance of showers is forecast for Saturday.
MONDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. High: 100. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 79. High: 100. Wind: S 10-20 mph.
WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 80. High: 100. Wind: S 10-15 mph.
THURSDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 78. High: 98. Wind: S 5-10 mph.
FRIDAY: Mostly sunny and hot. Low: 78. High: 98. Wind: S 5-10 mph.