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5-day forecast / Dallas, TX

TodaySunny99° / 79°
ThursdayMostly Sunny98° / 79° 4%
FridayMostly Sunny99° / 80° 7%
SaturdayMostly Sunny99° / 80° 10%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 78° 17%

Dallas Heat and Humidity Persist as Temperatures Climb Near 100

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Dallas faces another day of intense heat with highs near 99F and a heat index reaching 102F. Humidity remains notable with a dew point of 70F.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 1, 20261 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 Wednesday this afternoon in Dallas, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is significantly higher at 93F. Relative humidity is at 55%, with a dew point of 70F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky is mostly clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sun will remain out with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 99. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather will remain sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to climb to 103, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. The chance of precipitation is 13%. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will stay high at 101, with south southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices consistently in the upper 90s and low 100s, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during this prolonged heat period.

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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