*As of Jul 14, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Dallas feels heavy and warm this afternoon. The current air temperature is 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. This discrepancy is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere. The relative humidity is sitting at 62%, and the dew point is 72F, which indicates quite humid conditions that can make the heat feel more oppressive.
Skies are mostly cloudy overhead. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area at this time.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the rest of the day. The high today is near 87F, with conditions expected to cool slightly to around 84F in the afternoon. The low tonight will drop to near 74F.
There is a 41% chance of precipitation today. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tonight, the chance of precipitation remains at 40%. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 7pm, with a continued chance between 7pm and 10pm. Rainfall totals between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify with a high near 90F. Skies will become mostly sunny, though temperatures may dip to around 87F in the afternoon. The low tomorrow night will be around 74F.
