*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Dallas area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains active until tomorrow evening. Right now, the air temperature stands at 102F, though the feels-like temperature is slightly lower at 99F.
The atmosphere is notably dry, with relative humidity at just 16% and a dew point of 48F. Winds are calm, currently at 0 mph with gusts reaching up to 8 mph, and the sky remains clear. These conditions contribute to the dangerous heat levels that residents are experiencing this evening.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the remainder of today, expect sunny skies with a high near 104F. The heat index values may reach as high as 104F, driven by south southwest winds around 5 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low near 80F. However, temperatures are expected to rise slightly overnight to around 82F. The heat index could reach 101F, and south winds will continue to blow at approximately 5 mph.
The lack of cloud cover means little relief from the heat is expected during the night hours.
