Dallas air-quality alert, near-100F heat on tap today - Aug 4, 4 AM

*As of Aug 4, 4 AM local time.*

Heat and air quality lead the forecast

An air-quality alert is active for Dallas as very hot, dry weather continues. The city is clear now, with the temperature at 82F and a feels-like reading of 84F. Relative humidity is 55%, the dew point is 64F, and wind is 7 mph with gusts to 8 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today is expected to be sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is 0%. Forecast wind is from the south at 5 to 10 mph, and heat index values may reach 101F.

Tonight stays mostly clear, with a low around 81F. Heat index values may be as high as 99F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sunshine and a high near 102F, with a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation remains 0%. Heat index values may reach 103F, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Alert and safety

The National Weather Service lists an air-quality alert for Dallas. The alert carries unknown severity and unknown urgency.

With heat building and an air-quality alert active, keep plans flexible if you will be outside. Drink water, take breaks, and reduce strenuous outdoor activity if the heat or air feels uncomfortable. Check on people who may have a harder time cooling down, and keep pets supplied with water and shade.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com