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Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Prairie, Grand Prairie Municipal Airport (KGPM)

Lat: 32.7°NLon: 97.05°WElev: 591ft.

Partly Cloudy

91°F

33°C

Humidity 45%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 2 Jul 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Grand Prairie Municipal Airport TX

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    High: 97 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 98 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Independence Day

    Independence Day: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 80 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    High: 97 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 97. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Sunny, with a high near 98. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Independence Day
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 97. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 78. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. South wind around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 98.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 80.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 98.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Grand Prairie Municipal Airport TX
 32.71°N 97.04°W (Elev. 548 ft)
Last Update:
12:01 pm CDT Jul 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jul 2, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 8, 2026
 
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