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Dallas Heat Advisory in Effect as Temperatures Climb Near 100 - Jul 29, 5 PM

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A Heat Advisory is active for Dallas, TX, with current heat index values reaching 103F. Highs near 100F today and 101F tomorrow require caution.

Demarcus Lindgren

July 29, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 29, 5 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions

Dallas residents are under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The alert is classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, running from July 29 at 1:22PM CDT until July 30 at 8:00PM CDT. This warning underscores the immediate need for vigilance as temperatures soar.

Current conditions on Wednesday evening show an air temperature of 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 103F. The relative humidity sits at 35% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear as the day winds down.

Forecast Outlook

Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. There is no chance of precipitation. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 104 during the day, driven by south southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight will see partly cloudy skies with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82 overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 102, with south winds around 5 mph.

Tomorrow promises sunny skies and another hot day, with a high near 101F and a low near 80F. Precipitation chances are minimal at just 1%. Heat index values could climb to 107, supported by south southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise to around 83 overnight. The heat index will stay high at values as high as 104, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Heat Advisory and dangerous heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak heat hours.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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