*As of Jul 23, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Continue
Dallas is under an active Heat Advisory, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to dangerously high heat index values that will make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Right now, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F.
The atmosphere is holding substantial moisture, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 50%. Winds are currently blowing from the east-southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 99F, with a low near 80F. The sky will be mostly clear, and there is a 0% chance of precipitation. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear.
Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 105. Winds will shift to the east-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 98F, with a low near 80F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and there is a 5% chance of precipitation. During the afternoon, temperatures may fall slightly to around 96F.
The heat index will continue to be a concern, with values as high as 105. Winds will come from the south-southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F overnight.
