*As of Aug 6, 8 PM local time.*
Heat remains the story
Very hot weather is the main condition in Dallas this Thursday evening. The temperature is 97F, and it also feels like 97F. Humidity is relatively low at 29%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are moving at 8 mph, with gusts up to 18 mph, and the sky is clear.
Today’s high is near 101F, with a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is 0%, and the overall setup remains mostly clear. Even without high humidity, this level of heat can still wear people down, especially with repeated exposure.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight stays mostly clear, with a low near 80F. Heat index values may reach as high as 99, and the south southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sun and another high near 101F. The heat index may climb as high as 103. The chance of precipitation is 1%, so rain is not a meaningful part of the local outlook.
A south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 80F and heat index values as high as 101.
