Local Impact of Tropical Storm Edouard
Tropical Storm Edouard is tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana border, expected to make landfall today with sustained winds near 40 mph. While the heaviest rainfall is forecast for Southeast Texas, the system will influence conditions in Dallas by easing the intense heat and introducing a modest increase in precipitation chances.
The storm is expected to turn west-northwest and weaken as it moves toward Central Texas, bringing a break in the recent run of 100-degree days.
Current Conditions and Today's Forecast
It is currently Tuesday morning in Dallas. The air temperature is 90F, feeling like 95F, with relative humidity at 52% and a dew point of 70F. Winds are light at 5 mph with gusts to 6 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today will feature sunny skies with a high near 101F and a low near 79F. There is a 14% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of rain showers between 10 am and 1 pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Heat index values may reach 104F.
Southeast winds will range from 0 to 5 mph.
