*As of Jul 12, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Current Conditions
Dangerous heat is currently affecting Dallas, with the air temperature at 97F but a feels-like temperature of 102F due to humidity. The relative humidity stands at 39%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light from the east at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 10 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy as of this afternoon.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, expect a high near 95F, though temperatures may dip to around 93F in the afternoon. The heat index will reach as high as 102F. There is a 51% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will remain around 5 mph from the east.
Tonight, conditions will be partly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach 99F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, particularly before 4am, with a 50% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 91F, falling to around 88F in the afternoon. The heat index will climb to 101F. Rain chances increase to 62%, with showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm. Earlier in the day, there is a chance of storms before 7am and between 7am and 1pm. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Winds will be southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
