Summer officially kicks off Friday, as the Summer Solstice arrives at 9:42 p.m. CT, and it is most certainly feeling like the start of summer in North Texas.

Temperatures are sticking in the mid to upper 90s for a stretch, but feels-like temperatures are even hotter, thanks to high humidity. 

Expect those heat index values to range from about 95°-105° during the afternoons, through the end of the extended period, and beyond.

Here's a look at your day planner for the first day of summer in North Texas:

Keep the sunglasses and the sunscreen handy, and remember to stay hydrated, even if you don't feel thirsty.

Heat is one of the top weather-related killers in the United States, so taking those preventative measures is critical. 

Take breaks in the shade and the air conditioning when possible, and enjoy the rain-free stretch as we settle into some of our driest months of the year coming up in July and August.

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