*As of Aug 5, 12 PM local time.*
Very hot this afternoon
Dallas is in a very hot pattern this afternoon, with clear skies and a current air temperature of 95 degrees. It feels like 98 degrees, with relative humidity at 39% and a dew point of 66 degrees. Wind is at 7 mph, with gusts up to 10 mph.
The notable issue is the heat: today’s high is near 102 degrees, and the heat index may run as high as 105. The chance of precipitation today is only 2%, so rain is not expected to offer much relief. Winds today are from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight stays mostly clear, with a low near 81. Heat index values may remain as high as 103, so the warmth will be slow to ease. South southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sunshine and another very hot day. The high is near 101, with a low near 80 and a precipitation chance of 1%. The heat index tomorrow may climb as high as 106. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
