Dallas weather: Air Quality Alert active as heat nears 100°F today - Aug 4, 8 AM

*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*

Hot start with air quality concerns

Dallas is under an active Air Quality Alert as very hot weather builds today. This morning, skies are clear, the air temperature is 82°F, and it feels like 85°F. Relative humidity is 58%, with a dew point of 66°F. Wind is 7 mph, with gusts up to 12 mph.

The heat is the main weather concern, with today’s high near 100°F and the heat index reaching as high as 102°F. Rain is not expected, with the chance of precipitation at 0%.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today will stay sunny. A south wind of 5 to 10 mph is expected, and the low will be near 81°F tonight. Tonight should be mostly clear, with the heat index as high as 99°F and a south wind of 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow looks hotter, with sunshine continuing and a high near 102°F. The heat index may reach as high as 103°F. The chance of precipitation remains 0%, and wind is expected from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The low tomorrow is near 81°F.

Alert and safety reminder

The active Air Quality Alert remains the only alert listed in the provided weather information, and no severity level was provided. People who are sensitive to air quality may want to keep outdoor exertion lighter when conditions feel uncomfortable.

With heat index values above the actual air temperature, take the heat seriously. Drink water, take breaks from strenuous activity, and check on people who may have a harder time staying cool.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com