Heat advisory continues in North Texas as "feels-like" temperatures reach up to 109 degrees
Temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth could reach 100 degrees or a little less with increased moisture.
The heat advisory continues through 7 p.m. Friday for "feels-like" temperatures reaching up to 109 degrees and it may be extended into Saturday.
For the kids already back in school today, plan for a warm and muggy morning and hot afternoon.
Temperatures remain seasonal next week in the mid to upper 90s with a few more clouds.
Isolated storms could return early next week.
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