*As of Aug 13, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Dallas residents are currently facing a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is in effect until this evening, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. Right now, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 88F.
The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air that makes the heat feel more oppressive. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 28 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tomorrow Forecast
The intense heat will persist through the rest of today. Expect sunny skies with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 106 during the day. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81F initially, though they may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. The heat index is expected to reach up to 104 even during the night hours. Winds will stay steady from the south at 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings little relief from the warmth. Skies will be sunny again, with a high near 101F. Heat index values are forecast to reach 105.
