North Texas logged its 35th consecutive day without measurable rainfall at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport on Thursday, as extreme heat, dry soil, and elevated fire dangers continue to grip the region.

Weather forecast The prolonged dry spell, dating back to July 15, threatens to push the region toward historic drought benchmarks if upcoming spotty shower chances miss the official recording site at DFW.

Big picture view: High temperatures are forecast to hit 105 degrees on Thursday, marking the fourth consecutive day at or above that threshold and the third straight day reaching 105.