*As of Sep 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Dallas, where the air temperature stands at 90F. The combination of heat and moisture creates a feels-like temperature of 96F, making the atmosphere feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature. Relative humidity is at 56%, and the dew point is 72F, indicating a quite humid environment.
The sky is partly cloudy, with winds blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, accompanied by gusts up to 12 mph. These conditions contribute to the overall muggy feel that many residents are experiencing right now.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the remainder of today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected. The high temperature will be near 88F, with heat index values reaching as high as 101. Winds will shift to the south southeast, ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 50%, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, with a 40% probability of precipitation. The low temperature will be around 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight.
Heat index values could reach 100, and winds will be from the southeast at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
