Dangerous Heat Persists
Dallas is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. Relative humidity is at 37% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Temperatures today reached a high near 100F before dropping to a low near 81F. There was only a 10% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day followed by partly cloudy skies.
Storms Return Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain hot with heat index values as high as 105. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm. After that, skies will be partly cloudy. Lows will settle around 81, though temperatures may rise to around 83 overnight. Winds will decrease to a south-southeast flow around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings continued extreme heat with a high near 101F and heat index values again reaching 105. The sky will be mostly sunny initially. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 28% in the general forecast, while the detailed outlook suggests a 30% chance. Winds will be from the south-southwest around 5 mph.
Tomorrow night, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by a slight chance between 7pm and 1am. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 80. Temperatures may rise to around 82 overnight. Heat index values will be as high as 102. Winds will remain from the south-southeast around 5 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
