*As of Oct 2, 2 PM local time.*
Active Weather Alerts
Residents in the Dallas area are under two significant National Weather Service alerts due to ongoing heavy rain threats. A Flood Warning, classified as severe with immediate urgency, is currently in effect. This warning indicates that flooding is imminent or occurring and requires immediate attention from those in affected zones.
Additionally, a Flood Watch remains active for the region. Also rated as severe but with future urgency, this alert signals that conditions are favorable for flooding to develop. These alerts underscore the serious nature of the current weather pattern, which has brought substantial moisture to the area.
Current Conditions and Forecast
It is currently Friday afternoon in Dallas. The air temperature stands at 81F, but high humidity makes it feel like 85F. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the north northeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today, high temperatures will struggle to reach near 79F before falling to around 77F in the afternoon. There is a 59% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms likely. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Tonight, conditions remain mostly cloudy with a low near 69F. Temperatures will rise slightly to around 72F overnight. The chance of precipitation stays at 60%, with another quarter to half an inch of rain expected.
