Although we have enjoyed a rather average summer thus far here in DFW due to near record rainfall, residents should get ready for the hottest weather of this summer coming this weekend into next week. The upper-ridge that has been located in the desert southwest the last few days is expected to head east, strengthen, and expand centering itself over North Texas. As a result, temperatures are expected to steadily increase daily through early next week topping out in the 103°F to 107°F range across the area. This will come pretty close to record levels at DFW Airport for early next week. In addition, increase of moisture will push heat indexes in the 105°F to 110°F range making for the hottest conditions of this summer season. Heat Advisories will likely be issued for the entire forecast area later this week. People should curtail outdoor activities to morning or early evening to avoid heat exhaustion or heat stroke. However, even though rain is not expected anytime soon, the near record El Niño in the equatorial Pacific will almost ensure a return to much wetter conditions this fall.