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SundayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 45%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 75° 45%
TuesdayChance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 75° 31%
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 76° 18%
ThursdayMostly Sunny96° / 78° 10%

Dallas Heat Index Hits 102F as Temperatures Climb to 98F - Jul 11, 4 PM

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Dangerous heat grips Dallas this Saturday with a heat index of 102F. Sunny skies persist today, but showers and thunderstorms are expected to arrive tomorrow afternoon.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 11, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 11, 4 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Grips Dallas

Dangerous heat is currently affecting Dallas, with the air temperature at 97F and the heat index reaching 102F. Relative humidity stands at 39% with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. The sky remains cloudy at this moment.

Today, conditions will be sunny with a high near 98F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index will reach as high as 104F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Tonight, skies will clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will remain high at 102F, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Storms Expected Tomorrow

Tomorrow, the high will be near 97F, with temperatures dropping to around 94F in the afternoon. The heat index will climb to 105F. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 1pm. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, then become mostly cloudy later. The chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 7pm, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 77F, rising to around 79F overnight. The heat index will be as high as 101F. East southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the dangerous heat, residents should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals to ensure their safety. As storms approach tomorrow, stay informed of local updates and seek shelter if severe weather develops.

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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