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Dallas Heat Index Hits 105 Tonight as Temperatures Remain Near Record Highs - Jul 31, 8 PM

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Dangerous heat persists in Dallas with a current heat index of 100F. Overnight lows will stay warm, pushing the heat index to 105F. Sunny skies and breezy conditions are expected tomorrow.

Demarcus Lindgren

August 1, 20261 min read

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

*As of Jul 31, 8 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Persists

The air temperature in Dallas currently stands at 99F, but with a relative humidity of 31% and a dew point of 63F, the heat index feels like 100F. Winds are light from the southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph, under clear skies. This intense heat is the primary concern for residents today.

Forecast Details

Today remains mostly clear with a high near 102F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%.

Tonight, conditions will stay mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F but will rise to approximately 83F overnight. The heat index will climb as high as 105F. Southwest winds will decrease to around 5 mph.

Tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 99F and a low near 76F. Precipitation chances remain low at 2%. Heat index values are expected to reach up to 98F. Winds will shift to the north, blowing between 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 76F, rising to about 78F overnight. The heat index may reach 97F. North northeast winds will vary from 0 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices exceeding 100F tonight and tomorrow, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. Avoid leaving anyone or any animal in parked vehicles.

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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