*As of Jul 6, 12 PM local time.*
Sweltering Conditions Continue
Dallas is experiencing intense heat this afternoon, with the air temperature currently at 91F. The combination of heat and moisture is making it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 97F. The relative humidity stands at 49%, and the dew point is 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that trap heat close to the ground. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts up to 6 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 96F, with temperatures dropping slightly to around 93F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 100F. While the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with south winds between 0 to 5 mph. Temperatures will fall to a low near 76F tonight. Partly cloudy skies will persist, and the heat index will remain high at 97F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot and humid. The high will again be near 96F, with the heat index reaching 99F. Skies will be mostly sunny, but there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with south southeast winds around 0 to 5 mph. Overnight, lows will settle near 77F. Partly cloudy skies will continue, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
