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5-day forecast / Dallas, TX

TuesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 78° 23%
WednesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms100° / 80° 16%
ThursdaySunny101° / 81°
FridaySunny99° / 81°
SaturdaySunny100° / 80° 9%

Dallas Heat Continues: Highs Near 99F, Slight Storm Chance - Jul 7, 12 PM

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Dallas sees continued extreme heat with highs near 99F and feels-like temperatures up to 103F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible today and tonight, but no severe alerts are in effect.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 7, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 7, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Dallas is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature is currently 93F, but the heat index makes it feel like 95F. Relative humidity sits at 39% with a dew point of 64F. Winds are calm at 0 mph, with gusts reaching up to 5 mph, and the sky remains clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb to a high near 99F today. The National Weather Service indicates sunny skies initially, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. South southwest winds will hover around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm. The low will drop to around 78F, though temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight. Heat index values could still reach 100F. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation and less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 99F. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 103F. South winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 8%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 80F and heat index values up to 102F.

Safety Reminder

With temperatures and heat indices remaining dangerously high, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the heat. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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