*As of Oct 16, 2 PM local time.*
Active Wind Advisory
A Wind Advisory remains in effect for the Dallas area until 7:00 PM CDT today. This moderate-severity alert indicates that strong winds will be a notable feature of the weather pattern through the end of the day. Residents should anticipate gusts capable of reaching 40 mph, which may make driving difficult for high-profile vehicles and could cause minor tree limb damage.
Current Conditions and Today's Forecast
Right now, the sky is clear but windy. The air temperature sits at 64F, with a feels-like temperature also at 64F. Relative humidity is low at 32%, and the dew point is 34F. Winds are currently blowing from the north at 20 mph, with gusts hitting 26 mph.
According to the National Weather Service, today will be mostly sunny with a high near 66F. North winds will persist, ranging from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, skies will clear further to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low near 48F, though they may rise slightly to around 50F during the overnight hours. Winds will ease somewhat, blowing from the north at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph.
Tomorrow's Outlook
Conditions will improve significantly by tomorrow. The forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 67F. Wind speeds will decrease substantially, with north winds expected between 5 and 10 mph. There is no chance of rain tomorrow.
