A high-pressure ridge is building across the Plains, bringing a prolonged period of heat to the region. This stretch of hot weather is expected to last throughout the week, with temperatures rising to triple digits. The heat is also accompanied by dry conditions, making the situation even more severe.

The high pressure is causing temperatures to soar, reaching up to 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. Late July is typically warm, but this heat wave is particularly dangerous due to its intensity and duration. Further information about the heat wave and its impact on the Dallas area can be found through FOX 4.