*As of Aug 11, 12 PM local time.*
Active Alert and Current Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Dallas area, signaling moderate severity conditions that are expected to persist through the evening. Residents should prepare for significant heat stress as temperatures rise well above seasonal norms.
As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 97F. The relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F indicating quite humid air masses moving through the region. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph.
The sky remains clear, allowing for unobstructed solar heating.
Forecast Outlook
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 107 during the peak heat of the day. South winds will increase slightly, averaging around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise to approximately 82F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 102. Winds will continue from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
