*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dallas is experiencing a notably humid start to the day. The air temperature currently sits at 82F, but the moisture in the atmosphere makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 86F. The relative humidity is at 66%, and the dew point is 70F, indicating a muggy atmosphere that will likely persist through the day. Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at around 5 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect the heat to intensify as the day progresses. Highs will reach near 99F, with temperatures settling around 97F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 101F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. While the morning is sunny, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. These storms are expected to linger with a slight chance before 10pm.
Overnight, skies will become mostly clear. Lows will drop to around 78F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 100F. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% early in the night before clearing.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain hot and sunny tomorrow. Highs will again reach near 99F, but the heat index could spike to 103F. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight lows will settle around 80F under mostly clear skies, with heat index values as high as 102F.
