*As of Sep 6, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Dallas area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should take seriously. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity means it feels like 102F. The relative humidity is 39%, and the dew point is 68F.
Winds are light at 3 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear. This lack of wind and cloud cover allows the sun to intensify the heat, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature.
Forecast Outlook
The weather pattern will remain consistent over the next 24 hours. Today, expect sunny skies with a high near 100F and a low near 81F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 5%.
Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105F, driven by east southeast winds ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, conditions will stay mostly clear with a low around 81F. Despite the drop in air temperature, heat index values will remain high, reaching up to 104F, as south southeast winds shift to 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow will bring similar conditions, with sunny skies and a high near 101F. The low will again be near 81F, with a mere 3% chance of rain. Heat index values could peak at 106F, making it feel even more oppressive than today.
Winds will continue to blow from the south southeast at 0 to 10 mph. Overnight, temperatures will remain warm, with lows around 81F before rising to 83F, and heat index values staying near 104F.
