Hot, dry Sunday forecast for North Texas leading into sweltering week

North Texas faces a hot, dry stretch Sunday through the coming week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 90s by late afternoon and heat index values reaching triple digits. Southerly winds will gust to 35 mph, while a ridge of high pressure keeps conditions mostly dry and temperatures above average through the weekend. Saharan dust and continued humidity are expected to accompany the heat pattern into early July.