*As of Aug 14, 11 AM local time.*
Alert and Current Conditions
A Heat Advisory of moderate severity is currently in effect for the Dallas area. This alert remains active until 8:00 PM CDT on August 14. The National Weather Service has issued this warning due to dangerously high heat index values expected across the region.
Right now, conditions are already warm and humid. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 96F. Relative humidity is sitting at 56%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. There is no chance of precipitation. Heat index values could climb as high as 106 during the day. South winds are expected to range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise slightly to about 82F overnight. The heat index is forecast to remain elevated at values as high as 104. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 102F and zero percent chance of rain. Heat index values are expected to peak around 109. Winds will ease slightly to around 10 mph from the south, with gusts up to 20 mph.
