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SaturdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms100° / 81° 10%
SundayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms101° / 80° 28%
MondayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms100° / 78° 17%
TuesdayMostly Sunny98° / 80° 12%
WednesdaySunny100° / 82° 2%

Dallas Heat Index Hits 104F as Afternoon Storms Linger

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Dangerous heat grips Dallas with a feels-like temperature of 104F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible this afternoon and tonight, with more activity expected tomorrow.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 4, 20262 min read

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

Dangerous Heat and Current Conditions

Dangerous heat is currently affecting Dallas, with the air temperature at 99F but a feels-like temperature of 104F. The relative humidity is 37%, and the dew point sits at 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky remains mostly clear as of this afternoon.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 100F, with a low near 81F. There is a 10% chance of precipitation, bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, these storms may develop after 4pm. Heat index values could climb as high as 106. Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will become partly cloudy with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 105. Winds will continue from the south southeast at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 101F, with a low near 80F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, then become partly cloudy later. There is a 28% chance of precipitation, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph.

Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, followed by a slight chance between 7pm and 1am. The low will be around 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. The heat index will be as high as 102. Winds will remain from the south southeast at around 5 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the dangerous heat and high heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the extreme temperatures. While there are no active weather alerts, the potential for afternoon storms means residents should be prepared for sudden changes in weather conditions.

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

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

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