*As of Jul 24, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Dallas is currently under an active Heat Advisory, a moderate-severity warning that remains in effect until the evening of July 24. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued this alert due to the combination of extreme heat and high humidity that will make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
As of Friday overnight, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel like 89F. The relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 75F, indicating very moist air that hinders the body's ability to cool itself. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, residents can expect partly sunny skies with a high near 98F. The low will drop to around 80F. There is only a 6% chance of precipitation, so rain is not a primary concern. However, the heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106F. Winds will be from the south southeast around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight, the sky will clear out to become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to fall to a low around 80F. Southeast winds will persist around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
It is worth noting that while the sky clears, the heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 106F reported in some forecasts, and temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight in certain areas.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify with a high near 100F under mostly sunny skies. The low will be around 81F, and the chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. The heat index will again reach as high as 106F.
