*As of Aug 17, 11 AM local time.*
Extreme Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Dallas is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, signaling a period of dangerous heat. The advisory is expected to remain in effect until this evening. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is active, indicating elevated levels of pollutants in the atmosphere.
Residents should be aware of these combined factors, which can exacerbate health risks, particularly for those with respiratory conditions or sensitivity to heat.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 93F, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity stands at 39%, and the dew point is 64F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky is mostly clear, offering little relief from the direct solar radiation driving the high temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 106F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106F, making the perceived temperature nearly identical to the actual air temperature. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 5%.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear, with lows near 82F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 84F overnight, and heat index values could reach 104F. Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow will follow a similar pattern, with sunny skies and a high near 106F. Heat index values are projected to reach 107F. The chance of rain is only 1%.
