*As of Aug 27, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Dallas area, signaling dangerous heat conditions. It is currently Thursday afternoon, and the air temperature sits at 99F, with a feels-like value of 103F. The relative humidity is 35%, and the dew point is 66F.
Winds are blowing from the northeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph. The sky is clear, contributing to the intense solar radiation. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect, issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth office.
Residents should be mindful of these combined factors, as poor air quality can exacerbate the physical stress caused by extreme heat.
Forecast Outlook
Today, the high will reach near 101F, with a low of 79F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 14%, and conditions will remain sunny. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 109F.
Northeast winds will average 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to around 79F before rising to approximately 81F overnight. Heat indices may reach 105F.
East winds will range from 0 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather will remain sunny with a high near 102F. Temperatures may fall to around 100F in the afternoon, but heat index values could still reach 106F. The low will be near 79F, with a negligible 1% chance of precipitation.
