*As of Aug 8, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dallas is experiencing intense heat this Saturday evening. The air temperature currently stands at 90F, but the combination of humidity makes it feel like 91F. Relative humidity is at 43%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be exceptionally hot, with temperatures climbing to a high near 102F before dropping to a low near 79F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms earlier in the day, followed by mostly clear skies later. The overall chance of precipitation for today is 20%.
As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Temperatures will settle to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to reach values as high as 100.
Winds will shift to the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, Dallas will see sunny skies with a high near 101F and a low near 79F. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 105, indicating significant discomfort levels during the day. Winds will be from the south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
