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SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 75° 49%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 74° 53%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 47%
WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 74° 29%
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76° 15%

Dallas Heat and Humidity Rise With Storm Chance - Jul 12, 4 AM

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High humidity and heat index values near 100 define the forecast for Dallas today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with no active weather alerts in effect.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 12, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Sunday overnight in Dallas, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the feels-like temperature is 87F due to the significant humidity. Relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky is currently clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 95F. However, the heat index will make it feel hotter, with values as high as 100. There is a 49% chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 7am. The sky will be partly sunny. Highs will reach near 95F, with temperatures falling to around 92F in the afternoon. South winds will be around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

Tonight, conditions will shift. The sky will be mostly clear initially, with a low around 79F. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph. Later, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms as the sky becomes mostly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 75F, with some warming to around 77F overnight. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 98. Southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings continued humidity and storm chances. The high will be near 91F, with a low near 74F. The heat index will reach as high as 101. There is a 53% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The sky will be partly sunny. South winds will be 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion given the high heat index values. Check local updates for any changes in storm timing.

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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