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North Texas faces a hot and dry week with high fire danger
Summary by Southlake News Editorial Desk Michael Autovino , as published by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW
· September 15, 2026
· 1 min read
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The dry and hot spell continues for North Texas. There have officially been 61 consecutive days without measurable rainfall at DFW Airport, tying for the third most consecutive dry days on record. North Texas will stay mostly dry this next week. A ridge of high pressure will continue to bring on...
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Key points There have officially been 61 consecutive days without measurable rainfall at DFW Airport, tying for the third most consecutive dry days on record. The dry and hot spell continues for North Texas. More safety Today’s briefing Local events
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What is this story about? The dry and hot spell continues for North Texas. There have officially been 61 consecutive days without measurable rainfall at DFW Airport, tying for the third most consecutive dry days on record. North Texas will stay mostly dry this next week. A ridge of high pressure will continue to bring on...
When was this published? This article was first published on September 15, 2026 by CBS Texas (KTVT) DFW and curated for Southlake News readers.
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