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Dallas Heat and Air Quality Alert: Highs Near 103F - Aug 30, 2 PM

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Dallas faces dangerous heat with feels-like temperatures at 100F and an active Air Quality Alert. Expect sunny skies, high humidity impacts, and no rain today or tomorrow.

Demarcus Lindgren

August 30, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 30, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Dallas is currently experiencing intense heat this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 99F, with a feels-like value of 100F. Relative humidity is 31%, and the dew point is 63F.

Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky is mostly clear. An Air Quality Alert is currently active for the region.

While the specific severity and urgency are not detailed in the current data, residents should remain aware of potential respiratory impacts associated with poor air quality during such hot conditions.

Today and Tonight Outlook

The day will remain sunny with a high near 103F. Heat index values may reach as high as 105F. The chance of precipitation is 0%.

South winds will average around 10 mph. Tonight, conditions will be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise to around 83F overnight.

Heat index values could reach 102F. Winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph from the south.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Tomorrow will also be sunny. The high will be near 102F, with temperatures potentially falling to around 100F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach 102F.

The chance of rain remains 0%. South winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 81F.

Heat index values could reach 103F. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Given the sustained high temperatures and heat index values, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion.

Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Demarcus Lindgren

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