Dallas Heat Intensifies: Feels Like 104F, Humidity Rising - Sep 11, 2 PM

*As of Sep 11, 2 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat and Humidity

Dallas is experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature sitting at 97F. The combination of high temperatures and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 104F. The dew point is currently 70F, while relative humidity stands at 42%.

Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at around 6 mph with gusts to 8 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing the sun to intensify the thermal load on the city.

Today and Tonight Outlook

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 4pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. After that window, conditions will remain mostly sunny. The high will hold near 97F, with heat index values reaching as high as 102F.

As evening approaches, the sky will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, but the heat index may still reach 103F. Winds will shift to the south southeast, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and a high near 102F. The heat index is expected to climb to 106F, indicating even more intense perceived heat. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear with a low around 81F. The heat index could reach 104F, and winds will blow from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

There are no active weather alerts in effect. Given the extreme heat and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the high temperatures.

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Sources

National Weather Service radar

National Weather Service forecast data

Open-Meteo weather data