Record-Breaking Heatwave Sweeps North Texas on First Day of Fall

North Texas experienced triple-digit heat on Sunday, breaking a daily high temperature record that had stood since 1907. The temperature reached 101 degrees at the DFW International Airport, surpassing the previous record of 99 degrees. Despite being the first days of fall, the region saw a heat advisory with high temperatures between 98 and 103 degrees and heat indexes between 105 and 112 due to high humidity. The rest of the week is expected to be slightly cooler but still warm, with highs in the upper 80s to lower 90s. This September has already set a record for the most triple-digit days in the month.