*As of Aug 9, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Dallas, TX, where the air temperature stands at 93F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 99F. The relative humidity is at 47%, supported by a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that trap heat close to the ground.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service indicates that today will be sunny with a high near 99F. As the day progresses, heat index values are expected to climb as high as 103F. South winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 3%. Temperatures will drop tonight to a low near 80F under clear skies, with the heat index remaining elevated at values as high as 103F due to persistent humidity and south winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 103F again. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph, but gusts may increase significantly, reaching as high as 20 mph.
Overnight into tomorrow night, skies will clear with a low around 80F. The heat index will stay high at 103F, accompanied by south southeast winds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
