*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Dallas is currently under the influence of two active National Weather Service alerts: an Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert. The heat is intense right now, with the air temperature at 102F and a feels-like temperature of 107F. Relative humidity sits at 31%, with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are light at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph, under a clear sky.
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. This severe alert underscores the dangerous conditions residents are facing. Alongside this, an Air Quality Alert was issued on July 21 at 2:42PM CDT, indicating that air quality may pose health risks during this period of stagnant air and high temperatures.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 84F, though they may rise slightly to around 86F overnight. The heat index is expected to stay high, with values as high as 111. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will be out with a high near 103F. The heat index will climb even higher, reaching values as high as 114. Winds will turn to the north northeast at 0 to 10 mph.
