*As of Aug 23, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Conditions Persist
Dallas is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains in effect until tomorrow evening. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is active for the region.
The combination of intense heat and potential air quality concerns requires careful attention from residents. Current conditions show an air temperature of 102F, with a feels-like temperature of 104F. Relative humidity stands at 26%, and the dew point is 61F.
Winds are blowing from the southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky is clear, allowing for maximum solar heating.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will remain sunny with a high near 107F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 84F tonight, though overnight lows may rise to around 86F.
Heat index values could reach 106F tonight. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 108F.
The chance of precipitation is slightly higher at 2%. Heat index values may reach 107F. Southwest winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
