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Dallas Heat Persists: Highs Near 97F Today, 99F Tomorrow - Jul 2, 8 PM

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Dallas residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures reaching 97F today and 99F tomorrow. Humidity remains low, but heat indices will climb significantly.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 3, 20262 min read

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

As of Jul 2, 8 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Dallas is experiencing very hot conditions this evening, with the air temperature sitting at 93F. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, the feels-like temperature is currently 95F. The relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 97F, while the low will settle near 78F. The sky will be mostly clear, with only a 10% chance of precipitation. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear.

Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to peak at 98F. Winds will continue from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook and Safety Tips

Tomorrow, the high will climb to near 99F, with a low near 79F. The day will start sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 14%.

The heat index will reach as high as 102F. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.

The sky will be mostly clear, with a low around 79F and temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. The heat index could reach 103F. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the extreme heat requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest parts of the day.

Check on neighbors and elderly relatives to ensure they are safe in the heat. Use air conditioning or public cooling centers if necessary. Avoid strenuous activity during peak heat hours to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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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