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Dallas Heat Advisory in Effect as Temperatures Soar Near 102°F - Aug 13, 11 AM

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A Heat Advisory is active for Dallas, TX, with current feels-like temperatures at 92°F and highs near 102°F expected today. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat.

Demarcus Lindgren

August 13, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 13, 11 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Dallas, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert, which carries an expected urgency level, remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. The advisory highlights the dangerous heat conditions impacting the region, prompting officials to urge caution as temperatures climb well above seasonal norms.

As of this Thursday morning, the air temperature stands at 90°F, with a feels-like temperature of 92°F due to humidity levels. Relative humidity is recorded at 46%, with a dew point of 66°F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun’s intensity.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 102°F and a low near 79°F. There is a zero percent chance of precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106°F during the day. South winds will increase slightly to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.

Tonight, skies will remain clear with a low around 79°F. However, temperatures may rise to around 81°F overnight, keeping heat index values as high as 104°F. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Tomorrow brings similar conditions with a sunny sky and a high near 101°F. Heat index values are forecast to reach 105°F. The low for tomorrow night is expected to be around 81°F, with mostly clear skies. Winds will persist from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Heat Advisory and extreme heat index values, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning. Seek air-conditioned spaces during the peak heat hours of the day to avoid heat-related illnesses.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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