Intense Heat and Humidity
Dallas is currently experiencing a significant heat event this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. This muggy atmosphere is driven by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity of 47%. Winds are light at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph, under a clear sky.
Today will bring extreme heat, with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 106F. While the day begins sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. Overnight, conditions will remain warm and humid. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. Temperatures will settle to a low around 81F, though they may rise to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 105F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
The heat will persist into tomorrow, with a high near 101F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the chance of precipitation increases to 28% overall, with a specific chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values are expected to peak at 105F. Winds will remain light from the south southwest at around 5 mph.
As the day transitions to tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 7pm, followed by a slight chance between 7pm and 1am. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, potentially rising to 82F overnight. Heat index values will decrease slightly to a high of 102F. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
