*As of Sep 16, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alert
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Dallas area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until this evening. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 102 degrees.
The relative humidity is 33 percent, with a dew point of 64 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the thermal load on the region.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast for today calls for sunny skies with a high near 101 degrees. The most significant risk comes from the heat index, which is expected to reach values as high as 105 degrees. Winds will continue to blow from the south southeast at speeds between 5 and 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal, at just 4 percent. As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80 degrees, though they may rise slightly to around 82 degrees overnight.
The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 102 degrees, meaning the air will still feel oppressive well into the night.
