*As of Aug 10, 1 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Dallas residents are under a Heat Advisory today due to dangerous heat levels. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains in effect until the evening of August 11. Current conditions reflect the intensity of the event, with an air temperature of 95F and a feels-like temperature of 101F.
The atmosphere is quite humid, indicated by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 44%. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 104F. South winds are expected to pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Temperatures will drop tonight to a low near 80F under mostly clear skies. Heat index values may remain elevated at around 102F overnight. Winds will increase during the night, coming from the south around 10 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow continues the pattern of intense heat. Expect sunny skies and a high near 101F. The heat index is forecast to climb even higher, reaching up to 105F.
South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will clear further with a low around 81F, though temperatures may rise to around 83F during the night hours. The heat index remains high at 105F, with south winds continuing around 10 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
