Dallas Heat Persists: Highs Near 97F Tonight, 99F Tomorrow - Jul 5, 8 PM

As of Jul 5, 8 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

The Dallas area is currently experiencing significant heat and humidity this Sunday evening. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of moisture in the air makes it feel much hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity is at 52%, and the dew point is recorded at 70F, indicating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph, under a clear sky.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high is expected to reach near 97F, with a low near 79F. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and there is a 13% chance of precipitation. As evening sets in, conditions will remain mostly cloudy.

Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 99F. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Residents should continue to monitor the heat index and take precautions to stay cool.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 99F and a low near 77F. The day will start mostly sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 16%, while the official forecast notes a 20% chance with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

The heat index could climb as high as 103F. Winds will be from the east northeast at 0 to 5 mph. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, followed by mostly clear skies.

Temperatures will fall to a low around 77F, rising to around 79F later in the night, with a heat index up to 101F. There are no active weather alerts in effect. Given the extreme heat, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the hottest parts of the day.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com