*As of Aug 13, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Dallas residents are under a Heat Advisory due to dangerously high temperatures and heat index values. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which is expected to remain in effect through the evening. Currently, the air temperature stands at 100F, but with humidity and wind conditions, it feels like 104F.
Relative humidity is at 31%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 17 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph. The sky remains clear as the city experiences intense heat.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Dallas will see sunny skies with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service reports that heat index values could climb as high as 107F. South winds around 15 mph will bring gusts up to 25 mph.
There is no chance of precipitation today. Overnight, conditions will clear with a low near 79F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F during the night. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 106F, with south winds continuing between 10 and 15 mph, gusting to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat persists under sunny skies with a high near 102F. Heat index values are forecast to reach 107F again. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
