*As of Aug 15, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Dallas area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until this evening. Residents should be aware that conditions are already feeling intense this morning.
The air temperature is currently 84 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 90 degrees. Relative humidity stands at 66 percent, with a dew point of 72 degrees, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 28 miles per hour.
The sky is currently clear, offering no immediate relief from the sun.
Today's Forecast and Overnight Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 102 degrees Fahrenheit. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1 percent. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature.
Winds will shift to the south-southwest around 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81 degrees, but they are expected to rise back to around 83 degrees overnight.
The heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 104 degrees. South winds will continue at around 10 miles per hour with gusts up to 20 miles per hour.
