*As of Jul 11, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dallas is experiencing a notably humid start to the day. The air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect another hot day ahead. Highs will reach near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 104. The sky will stay sunny with a mere 2% chance of precipitation. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Lows will settle near 80F, with heat index values staying as high as 103. Winds will persist from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow’s Storms and Cooling
The pattern shifts tomorrow with the arrival of moisture. Highs will be near 97F, but temperatures are expected to fall to around 95F in the afternoon as storms move in. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values may reach 105 before the storms arrive. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph.
Tomorrow night brings a higher likelihood of rain. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 7pm, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy skies will accompany lows around 77F. The chance of precipitation rises to 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Heat index values will remain as high as 102. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
