*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dallas is currently experiencing very hot and humid conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The current feels-like temperature is 95F, driven by a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 75F.
These humidity levels create an oppressive atmosphere that can make the heat feel more intense than the actual air temperature suggests.
Skies are mostly cloudy at the moment, but winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. While the wind is gentle, it does not significantly reduce the perceived heat due to the high moisture content in the air.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat will persist with a high near 93F. The sky will be partly sunny, and the chance of precipitation is low at just 7%. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 99F during the day. Winds will shift to the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain warm and muggy. The low will drop to around 77F, but the heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 97F. Skies will be mostly cloudy, and south winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The high will approach 97F, making it one of the hottest days of the period. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to 3%. Heat index values are expected to reach 101F, indicating extreme heat stress potential. South winds will remain steady at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
