Heat advisory continues in North Texas with chances of late-week showers

In North Texas, the Atlantic is bustling with activity, notably Hurricane Beryl, the first major hurricane of the season, reaching category 4 status unusually early on June 30. Rapid intensification was facilitated by favorable conditions like warm sea surface temperatures and low wind shear. Another Tropical Depression formed in the southern Gulf, expected to bring much-needed rainfall to Mexico before weakening upon landfall. Further out in the Atlantic, a 70% chance of formation exists, potentially following Beryl into the Caribbean. A heat advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Monday, with temperatures feeling like 105-109 degrees. Relief is anticipated as a high-pressure system retreats, allowing for showers and thunderstorms by Friday into Saturday. The European model suggests heavy rain during this period, with mid-90s temperatures and 40-50% rain chances in the 7-day forecast. The heatwave is expected to persist into the following week, with rain chances increasing late in the week as a cold front approaches North Texas. North Texas residents should prepare for extended heat advisories and possible rain showers early in the week, particularly in the northeast and east Texas. Better rain chances are forecast for late week as a cold front moves in, bringing cooler temperatures. Hurricane Beryl, now a category 3 storm, is projected to intensify further as it approaches the Windward Islands, potentially causing storm surges, heavy rainfall, and strong winds. The storm's track into the Gulf of Mexico later in the week is being closely monitored, urging caution amidst the sunny weather and heat.