*As of Jul 23, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Persist
Dallas is currently under an active Heat Advisory, signaling moderate severity with expected urgency. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of potentially dangerous heat conditions. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 105F.
The relative humidity is at 44%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air that traps heat close to the ground. Winds are blowing from the east northeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will remain out with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 108. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the east northeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, so skies will stay sunny.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, but will rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index will stay high at 105. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the area will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 98F. Temperatures will fall to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index will remain at 105.
Winds will come from the south southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 5% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 80F, rising to 82F overnight.
