As of Jul 5, 4 PM local time.
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in effect for the Dallas area. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, remains active until 10:00PM CDT today. Residents should monitor conditions closely as the potential for severe weather exists within this window.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 99F. The relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 5 mph. The sky is currently cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, high temperatures will reach near 100F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 105. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Partly sunny skies are expected, with temperatures falling to around 98F in the afternoon. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1am. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 100. Southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
