High heat persists in North Texas

After Tuesday's heat, reaching 100 degrees in the afternoon, another hot day is on tap. Most of North Texas will stay dry, but a few areas east of the metroplex have the potential of an isolated storm on Wednesday.
By CBS Texas at CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW · · 1 min read

After Tuesday's heat, reaching 100 degrees in the afternoon, another hot day is on tap. Most of North Texas will stay dry, but a few areas east of the metroplex have the potential of an isolated storm on Wednesday.
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