Air quality alert in effect as North Texas faces dry, hot weekend
An air quality alert is in effect, not for smoke, but for the ozone layer.
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Meteorologist Lauren Bostwick joined the First Alert Weather Team as the weekend meteorologist in June of 2025. As an 8th-generation Texan and Fort Worth native, Lauren is proud to be back in her hometown, doing what she loves.
Lauren graduated from Texas A&M University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology...Gig'em! Her journey started in Midland, Texas, where she forecasted for West Texans stretching from the Permian Basin south to Big Bend National Park. She then ventured to Denver, Colorado, where she examined and explained every weather phenomenon across the United States, from tornadoes to nor'easters on a national platform. Lauren developed a strong passion for severe weather, with a focus on real-time analysis and communication during high-impact events.
When she is not tracking storms, you can find her exploring the local food scene, volunteering with the Fort Worth Junior League, or walking on the Trinity Trail with her corgi, Chip.
Tune in for Lauren's forecast during weekend morning shows starting at 9 a.m. on Saturday and 7 a.m. Sunday morning.
An air quality alert is in effect, not for smoke, but for the ozone layer.
Winds will stay from the northwest at 5 to 10 mph on Thursday, which will cause the smoke and fire trajectories to move southeasterly.
A heat advisory is in place. The heat index could reach up to 108 degrees by the afternoon; DFW's high is expected to reach 100 degrees.
A heat advisory will replace the extreme heat warning on Wednesday until 9 p.m.
Winds will come from the southwest, gusting up to 20 mph at times, increasing fire danger across the area.
Most of North Texas will stay dry and sunny.
An extreme heat warning and a heat advisory are in effect until 8 p.m. Highs could reach up to 108° in some areas.
A heat advisory is in effect for Saturday due to the conditions.
Temperatures will rise to 100° in the afternoon, with the heat index reaching 106°. A heat advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Most of the region will stay dry on Sunday.
Temperatures will reach near-triple-digit levels today, with heat index values in the 100-105°F range.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunch and reach 100+ degrees by the late afternoon.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunch and reach 100 degrees by the late afternoon.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunchtime with a high of 98 degrees by 5 p.m.
Temperatures will quickly climb into the 90s by lunchtime with a high at 96 degrees by 5 p.m.