Source: Global Images Ukraine / GettyNorth Texas skywatchers are in for a treat as the annual Perseid meteor shower reaches its peak overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning. TRENDING: Dallas Restaurant Weeks 2026: List of Participating RestaurantsEarly Wednesday morning, isolated meteor showers were reported; the frequency of “shooting stars” is expected to significantly increase during the overnight peak. The meteor shower provides a brief distraction from the heat wave across the region. High pressure remains over Texas, pushing afternoon temperatures above 100 degrees for most of North Texas, with a forecast high of 101 degrees at DFW Airport. However, prolonged exposure to the triple-digit temperatures remains hazardous.