*As of Jul 13, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Dallas is thick with moisture this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at 6 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the weather changes ahead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect a wet afternoon as showers and thunderstorms move through the area. The high will reach near 87F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 85F later in the day. There is a 77% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. The National Weather Service indicates an 80% chance of rain during these hours.
As evening approaches, the activity will diminish. Tonight will bring a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. The sky will clear to partly cloudy conditions with a low around 73F. Winds will remain light, shifting to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with less than a quarter of an inch of rain expected.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will warm up significantly by tomorrow. The high will climb to near 92F, with heat index values reaching as high as 101F. Afternoon temperatures may settle around 89F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 7am, with a 32% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals will be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch. Skies will be partly sunny with east winds at 0 to 5 mph.
