Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Thursday overnight in Dallas, and the air remains notably heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph. The sky is clear, offering no immediate relief from the warmth.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be hot and sunny, with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 101F during the day. A south wind of 5 to 10 mph will accompany the heat. While the morning will likely remain dry, there is a 20% chance of precipitation later in the day. Specifically, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm.
As the day transitions to tonight, conditions will clear up. The low will drop to around 79F. The heat index is expected to remain elevated, with values as high as 99F earlier in the evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur before 7pm, though the sky will become mostly clear afterward. Winds will shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will see similar conditions, with a high near 98F. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index could reach as high as 102F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Sunny skies are expected, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%.
Tomorrow night will bring a low around 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur before 7pm, with partly cloudy skies developing. Winds will remain light from the south-southeast at around 5 mph.
