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Humidity Clings to Dallas as Light Rain Lingers This Afternoon - Oct 4, 2 PM

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Dew points hit 70F with 89% relative humidity in Dallas today. A slight chance of rain showers persists before late afternoon, followed by a sunny and warmer tomorrow.

Demarcus Lindgren

October 4, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Oct 4, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions

The air remains quite heavy across Dallas this Sunday afternoon, with moisture levels dominating the local atmosphere. The current air temperature sits at 73F, but the high humidity makes it feel closer to 75F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 89%, and the dew point has reached 70F, creating a muggy environment that feels heavier than the actual thermometer reading suggests.

Sky conditions are overcast with light rain falling at this moment. Winds are blowing from the north northeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. These numbers reflect the lingering influence of the moisture in the air, which keeps temperatures from dropping significantly despite the cloud cover.

Today and Tonight Forecast

According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm today. After that window closes, skies will begin to clear out, transitioning to partly sunny conditions for the remainder of the day. The high temperature today is expected to reach near 80F.

As evening approaches tonight, clouds will thin further, leaving mostly partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 67F. Winds will continue from the north northeast, ranging between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation for today is listed at 16%, with only a slight possibility of rain showers remaining.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions improve significantly by tomorrow. The forecast calls for sunny skies across the region. Highs will climb near 82F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 80F during the afternoon hours. Overnight lows will settle near 62F under clear skies.

Winds on tomorrow will shift slightly, coming from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph, before calming to 0 to 5 mph overnight. The chance of precipitation drops to just 3% for the day, signaling a return to drier air.

With humidity levels currently high and lingering moisture in the air, residents should stay aware of how the dampness affects comfort levels. As conditions clear tomorrow, the drop in dew points will likely bring a noticeable relief from the muggy atmosphere experienced today.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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