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TodaySunny98° / 79°
WednesdaySunny99° / 79°
ThursdaySunny99° / 80° 11%
FridayMostly Sunny100° / 81° 5%
SaturdaySunny102° / 82° 2%

Dallas Heat Index Hits 102 Today as Temperatures Climb Near 99

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Dallas residents face intense heat today with highs near 98F and heat indices reaching 102F. Humidity remains elevated with dew points at 72F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Demarcus Lindgren

June 30, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Tuesday this afternoon in Dallas, and the heat is already palpable. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. Relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will be sunny with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 102 during the day. South winds will range from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is just 1%.

Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain high, reaching up to 99. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. There are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to reach 102. South winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 0%. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 80F and heat index values up to 99. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices remaining dangerously high, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. Avoid leaving anyone or any animal in parked vehicles.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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