*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*
Current Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Dallas area, signaling a period of dangerous heat. Right now, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 99 degrees. The relative humidity is 35 percent, with a dew point of 64 degrees.
Winds are light, blowing from the south southeast at 5 miles per hour with gusts reaching 6 miles per hour. The sky is mostly clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the heat index.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect a high near 100 degrees Fahrenheit today. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 105 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4 percent, and conditions will remain mostly sunny.
Winds will shift slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79 degrees, though they may rise to around 81 degrees overnight.
The heat index could still reach 104 degrees, and winds will be light, varying between 0 and 10 miles per hour.
