North Texas is expected to experience hot and dry conditions on the Fourth of July. A ridge of high pressure is currently in place, but it will start to expand and move east after Wednesday. This shift in the high-pressure system will lead to weaker local winds.

As a result, temperatures in the area are likely to rise closer to 100 degrees by Friday, which is when the Fourth of July celebrations will take place. Further information about the heat index values and other weather details can be found through CBS Texas, the source of this update.