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MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 47%
TuesdayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely90° / 73° 60%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 74° 32%
ThursdayMostly Sunny91° / 76° 10%
FridayMostly Sunny93° / 77° 4%

Dallas Heat and Humidity Persist With Storm Chances - Jul 12, 8 PM

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High humidity and near-100-degree heat index values define the Dallas forecast. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected today and tomorrow, with no active weather alerts in place.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 13, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Sunday evening in Dallas, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is sitting at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, and the sky remains partly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb to a high near 97F today before settling to a low near 75F tonight. There is a 39% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. Overnight, the National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to around 75F initially, then rise slightly to around 77F later in the night. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will remain warm and humid tomorrow. The high will be near 91F, with temperatures falling to around 89F in the afternoon. The heat index could peak at 100. Precipitation chances increase to 57%, with a 60% chance of rain according to the detailed forecast. Showers and thunderstorms are likely between 1pm and 4pm, with a chance of storms before 1pm and after. Winds will remain light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Residents can expect new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, as lightning can occur with these conditions. Ensure that outdoor activities are planned around the peak heat hours to avoid heat-related illness.

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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Demarcus Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Dallas.

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