*As of Aug 8, 1 PM local time.*
Intense Heat Conditions
Dallas is experiencing very hot conditions this Saturday afternoon. The current air temperature stands at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity is at 39%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are light from the south southwest at around 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Temperatures are expected to climb significantly throughout the day. Today’s high will reach near 100F, creating dangerous heat index values as high as 103. While the official forecast notes a slight chance of rain showers before 10am and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later, the primary focus remains on the extreme heat.
The chance of precipitation for today is listed at 22% in general summaries, though the detailed breakdown suggests a 20% chance during specific windows.
Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook
As the day transitions to tonight, conditions will remain warm with a low near 79F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The sky will become mostly clear, and temperatures may rise slightly to around 81 overnight.
Heat index values could still reach as high as 101 during the evening hours. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
