*As of Aug 11, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Dallas residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert, expected to be in effect during the overnight hours and extending through the day, signals dangerous heat conditions that require caution. It is currently Tuesday overnight, and the air temperature stands at 81F with a feels-like temperature of 83F.
The relative humidity is at 66%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%. According to official forecasts, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107 today. Winds will shift to the south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F but may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 101F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation drops to 0%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 104. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
