The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted the following weather for Benbrook:
Brace for a sun-drenched and sweltering week ahead, with temperatures peaking at 98 degrees today. The heat index could even reach a scorching 103, thanks to a south-southwest wind at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear with a gentle south wind of 10 to 15 mph and lows settling around 77 degrees.
The sunny conditions will persist into Saturday, with near-identical temperatures and heat index values. The south-southwest wind will, however, moderate to a speed of 5 to 10 mph. Nightfall will bring mostly clear skies and a low near 78 degrees, with a soft south wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday heralds a potential change with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms creeping in after 1 pm. Despite this, it will remain mostly sunny with highs around 96, thanks to a gentle south-southwest wind around 5 mph. The possibility of showers and thunderstorms will rise to 50 percent on Sunday night. Skies will turn mostly cloudy as the mercury dips to around 75 degrees. The south-southeast wind will calm after midnight.
As we head into the new week, Monday will bring a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. It will be mostly sunny, however, with highs nearing 93. The wind will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph in the afternoon. The likelihood of showers and thunderstorms will drop to 30 percent on Monday night, mainly before 1 am. The sky will be partly cloudy with lows around 73 degrees. The south-southeast wind will calm by the evening.
Tuesday and Wednesday will bring a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with mostly sunny skies and highs around 91 and 92, respectively. The wind will remain calm but turn south-southeast at about 5 mph in the afternoon. Nights will be partly cloudy, with lows in the 73-74 degree range.
Thursday will cap off the week with a 20 percent chance of showers under sunny skies. The high temperature could reach 94 degrees. So, gear up for a week of blistering heat, punctuated with a few potential showers and thunderstorms. Stay cool and stay safe!
For more information, visit the National Weather Service (NWS) website.












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