Sweltering Conditions and Storm Potential
Dallas is experiencing intense heat this Sunday afternoon, with the air temperature at 91F and a feels-like temperature of 99F. The humidity is quite high, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 53%. Winds are blowing at 10 mph with gusts up to 9 mph under clear skies.
Today, the high will reach near 100F, with temperatures dropping to around 98F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a continued chance later in the day. Partly sunny skies will give way to increasing clouds. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 105. South winds will be around 5 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will remain humid with a low near 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1am. Mostly cloudy skies will persist. The heat index could reach 101. Southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the high will be near 99F, with a low around 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The heat index may reach 103. East northeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 1am. The heat index could reach 101. Southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
