*As of Jul 24, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Dallas is currently under an active Heat Advisory, a moderate-severity alert issued by the National Weather Service that remains in effect through the evening. The atmosphere is quite humid right now, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 59%. The current air temperature sits at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 94F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly this afternoon, with a high near 98F expected. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, though the overall chance of precipitation is only 2%. As the day progresses, heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106F.
Winds will strengthen slightly, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph.
Overnight, conditions will ease slightly with partly cloudy skies. The low will drop to around 81F, though temperatures may rise to approximately 83F during the night. The oppressive heat will persist, with heat index values remaining as high as 106F. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
