Very hot in Dallas with two air quality alerts active - Aug 3, 4 PM

*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*

Heat and current conditions

Dallas is dealing with very hot weather this afternoon, along with two active Air Quality Alerts. The sky is clear now, with an air temperature of 99F and a feels-like temperature of 97F. Relative humidity is 24%, and the dew point is 55F, keeping the air on the drier side. Wind is calm at 0 mph, with gusts up to 8 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today stays sunny and dry, with a high near 100F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Tonight remains clear, with a low near 78F. Heat index values today and tonight may be as high as 99F, so the heat will remain noticeable even after the peak of the day. Southeast wind is expected around 5 mph today and tonight.

Tomorrow brings more sun and no rain, with a high near 102F, a low near 80F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may be as high as 102F. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Air quality and safety

The National Weather Service has posted two Air Quality Alerts for the Dallas area. No other active alerts are listed in the provided forecast information.

With very hot, sunny and dry conditions continuing, take basic heat precautions: drink water, limit strenuous outdoor activity when possible, and check on people and pets who may be more sensitive to the heat. Anyone affected by air quality should consider reducing prolonged outdoor exertion while the alerts remain active.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com