Rain is back in the forecast for North Texas. See when storms arrive this week
A complex of storms will weaken as it nears the Red River on Monday, June 30, which could send showers into the Metroplex in the evening and overnight hours, according to the National Weather Service Fort Worth.
The best chance for rain Monday will be north of U.S. Highway 380, with other coverage along and north of Interstate 20. Severe storms are not expected, however, lightning and gusty winds will be possible, per the NWS.
Storm chances will return to the forecast on Tuesday, July 1, in the afternoon and evening hours. Lightning and gusty winds will be possible, with the best chance for weather along and north of I-20.
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Storm chances will not deter the summer heat this week, as temperatures are expected to stay in the mid-90s.
As folks gather for the Fourth of July, temperatures will be hot and around 96 degrees for the day. Here's a look at the high temperatures for each day over the next week:
Monday, June 30- 96 degrees, 20 percent chance of rain
Tuesday, July 1- 96 degrees, 20 percent chance of rain
Wednesday, July 2- 97 degrees
Thursday, July 3- 93 degrees
Friday, July 4- 96 degrees
Saturday, July 5- 97 degrees
Sunday, July 6- 99 degrees
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