*As of Jul 20, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Dallas area, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. The relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a muggy atmosphere.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 5 mph, and the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the significant risk of heat-related illnesses. The alert is classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, indicating that conditions are already hazardous and will persist through the overnight hours. Residents should monitor local updates closely as the heat index values are projected to remain elevated.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Dallas will experience sunny skies with a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 108. Southwest winds will be light, around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 81F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F during the overnight hours. The heat index will stay high, reaching up to 107. South southwest winds will continue at around 5 mph. The precipitation chance remains at 1%.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with sunny skies and a high near 105F. The heat index is forecast to climb to 110. West southwest winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of rain is negligible at 1%.
