*As of Jul 31, 1 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Dallas residents are under a Heat Advisory this afternoon due to dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains in effect until the evening hours today.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 95F, but with the added weight of moisture in the air, it feels like 101F. The relative humidity is at 44%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture content. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph under clear skies.
The National Weather Service forecasts that today will be sunny with a high near 104F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 111 during the peak heat of the day. South southwest winds will remain around 10 mph.
Temperatures will drop slightly tonight, with a low near 83F. However, the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 85 overnight and heat index values staying as high as 109. Skies will be partly cloudy with south southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Looking Ahead
Tomorrow brings a slight reprieve from the extreme peak but remains hot. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 100F. Heat index values will reach up to 101. Winds will shift to the north at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Temperatures will continue to cool slightly overnight tomorrow night, dropping to a low around 77F. Skies will be mostly clear with north northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values will drop to around 98 during this period.
