*As of Jul 16, 12 PM local time.*
Humid Conditions and Storm Chances
Dallas is experiencing quite humid air this afternoon, with the dew point sitting at 73F and relative humidity at 66%. Current readings show an air temperature of 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 93F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today brings a 46% chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of these storms before 1pm, followed by a continued chance later in the day. Highs will reach near 90F, though temperatures may dip to around 87F in the afternoon.
South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, the humidity will linger with a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. The sky will stay mostly cloudy as lows settle near 75F, with temperatures rising slightly to around 77F overnight. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Skies and Rising Heat
Tomorrow looks significantly different. The chance of precipitation drops to just 9%, with skies turning partly sunny. Highs will climb to near 93F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will remain steady at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
