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Dallas Heat and Humidity Rise to Near 103 Degrees - Aug 9, 5 AM

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Temperatures in Dallas climb toward 99 degrees today with a heat index reaching 103. Humidity remains high, making conditions feel oppressive under clear skies.

Demarcus Lindgren

August 9, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 9, 5 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Notable Humidity

Dallas is experiencing a notably humid start to the day this morning. The air temperature currently sits at 81F, but the relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 70F make it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 84F. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 8 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph.

The sky remains clear overhead, offering no immediate relief from the sun's intensity.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect another hot day ahead as temperatures rise to a high near 99F. While the chance of precipitation is minimal at just 3%, the combination of heat and moisture will drive heat index values up to 103. South winds will persist, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

As evening approaches, skies will stay mostly clear before becoming fully clear later in the night. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F initially, but will rise slightly to around 80F overnight. Winds during this period will ease to around 5 mph from the south.

Tomorrow Outlook and Safety Tips

The heat continues into tomorrow with sunny skies and a high near 100F. The humidity will keep the heat index at 103, creating dangerous conditions for prolonged outdoor exposure. South winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Overnight lows will settle around 80F, with south-southeast winds increasing to around 10 mph and gusts reaching 20 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service alerts in effect for the area at this time. However, the persistent heat and humidity require caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning to ensure their safety during these elevated temperatures.

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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Demarcus Lindgren

Demarcus Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Dallas.

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