*As of Sep 8, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions in Dallas
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Dallas area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should take seriously. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening. Right now, the air temperature is sitting at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity means it feels like 103F.
Relative humidity is at 35%, and the dew point is 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 11 mph, with gusts also reaching 11 mph. The sky is partly cloudy, offering little relief from the intense solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 100F in the afternoon, but the heat index values will climb as high as 106F. The chance of precipitation is only 10%.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, and the low temperature will be around 81F. Interestingly, temperatures are forecast to rise to around 83F overnight, keeping the heat index values as high as 104F. Winds will remain light, blowing from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
