*As of Aug 8, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Dallas is currently experiencing dangerous heat levels this evening. The air temperature stands at 100F, but the combination of humidity and heat creates a feels-like temperature of 103F. Relative humidity is at 29%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day winds down.
Today, residents can expect a high near 100F and a low near 79F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 20%. According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of these storms before 7pm today. Conditions are mostly sunny with heat index values as high as 104. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
Outlook for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. The heat index could reach as high as 101. There remains a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with precipitation chances at 20%. South southeast winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 101F and a low near 79F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 105. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation. South southwest winds will be between 5 to 10 mph.
