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Dangerous Heat in the East; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue today and likely Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and northern High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Dallas, Redbird Airport (KRBD)

Lat: 32.68°NLon: 96.86°WElev: 659ft.

A Few Clouds

85°F

29°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed S 15 G 28 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 29 Jun 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lancaster TX

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 99 °F

    Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 99. South wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99. South wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78.
Independence Day
Sunny and hot, with a high near 100.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 99.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lancaster TX
 32.6°N 96.77°W (Elev. 541 ft)
Last Update:
6:06 am CDT Jun 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jun 29, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2026
 
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