*As of Jul 13, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dallas is experiencing a notably hot and humid afternoon. The air temperature currently sits at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 97F. Relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are light from the east southeast at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky is mostly clear at this moment, but conditions are expected to shift quickly.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will struggle to rise significantly today, with a high near 86F. The National Weather Service indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch. As the day progresses, temperatures may fall to around 84F in the afternoon.
Tonight, the sky will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 73F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 10pm, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Winds will decrease to between 0 and 5 mph. Rainfall totals for the night could range between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain unsettled tomorrow. The high will reach near 90F, with temperatures dropping to around 86F in the afternoon. The sky will be partly sunny. Rain chances persist, starting with a chance of rain showers before 10am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, and continuing thereafter. The overall chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 10 mph from the east southeast.
