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Dallas heat lingers: feels like 98F now, high near 101F today - Aug 5, 8 PM

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Dallas is very hot currently Wednesday this evening, with a 97F temperature and a 98F feel. Skies are clear, rain chances stay at 0% today and tomorrow, and no NWS/NOAA alerts are active.

Demarcus Lindgren

August 6, 20261 min read

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

*As of Aug 5, 8 PM local time.*

Dallas remains in a very hot pattern currently Wednesday this evening, with the heat still the main weather concern. The air temperature is 97F, and it feels like 98F. Today’s high is near 101F, and the forecast keeps rain out of the picture.

Current conditions

Skies are clear in Dallas, with relative humidity at 33% and a dew point of 63F. Wind is moving at 10 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph. The current numbers point to hot, mostly quiet weather rather than stormy conditions.

Today, tonight, and tomorrow

Today’s forecast is mostly clear, with a high near 101F, a low near 81F, and a 0% chance of precipitation.

Tonight stays mostly clear. The low is around 81F, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 103F. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow is forecast to be sunny, with a high near 100F, a low near 80F, and a 0% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may again be as high as 103F, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Dallas.

Even without an alert, this is still significant heat. Drink water, take breaks in cooler spaces when possible, and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest conditions. Check on people who may be more vulnerable to heat, including older adults and anyone without reliable cooling.

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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