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TodayIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 78° 18%
FridaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 79° 14%
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 80° 10%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 78° 15%
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 78° 23%

Dallas Heat Index Hits 101 Today as Humidity Lingers

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Temperatures in Dallas are soaring with a high near 97F and a heat index up to 101F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 72F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 2, 20261 min read

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

Sweltering Conditions Continue

Dallas is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 90F and a feels-like temperature of 96F. The heat is amplified by significant humidity, evidenced by a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 56%. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the high will reach near 97F, with the heat index climbing as high as 101. The day will start sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low near 79F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99. Skies will become mostly clear, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Winds will shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot and sunny. The high will be near 98F, with temperatures falling to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to peak at 102. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Overnight, the low will be around 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82F. Skies will be partly cloudy, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Winds will be from the south-southeast around 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 102F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. No active National Weather Service alerts are in effect for this area.

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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Demarcus Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Dallas.

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