*As of Aug 11, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Persist
Dallas residents are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is designed to warn of dangerous heat conditions that can pose serious health risks if precautions are not taken. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of humidity and wind creates a feels-like temperature of 101F.
The relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 12 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy.
The advisory highlights the intensity of the heat index, which has been forecasted to reach as high as 106 during the day and remain elevated into the night. For context, today’s high was near 101F with a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains negligible at just 1%, leaving the sky sunny throughout the day.
Tonight, conditions will clear out, with temperatures dropping to a low around 80F before rising slightly to about 82F overnight. Heat index values will still reach up to 103, accompanied by south winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts as high as 25 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow will see similar intense heat with sunny skies dominating the forecast. Highs are expected to climb near 102F, while lows settle around 80F. The chance of rain remains minimal at 1%.
