Dallas, Texas – Sun-baked pavement will intensify across North Texas today as Dallas races toward 102 degrees. The bigger concern stretches beyond one hot afternoon. Temperatures remain at or above 100 degrees through Wednesday, offering little daytime relief.
According to the National Weather Service in Dallas-Fort Worth, Dallas Love Field was already 81 degrees before 8 a.m. The heat index had reached 84 degrees. Humidity stood at 65%.
Today brings sunshine and a high near 102. Light south winds increase to 5 to 10 mph this afternoon.
An Air Quality Alert is also posted among the hazardous weather conditions for the Dallas area. People sensitive to poor air quality should monitor local guidance before extended outdoor activity.
Sunday delivers another 101-degree afternoon. South winds could gust to 20 mph, adding hot, dry-feeling airflow across exposed pavement and parking lots.
Drivers using I-35E, I-30 and other major Dallas corridors should prepare for intense afternoon heat. Keep water in the vehicle and never leave children or pets inside parked cars.
Monday reaches 100 degrees under sunny skies. Tuesday repeats the 100-degree heat, while Wednesday also reaches 100.
That means Dallas faces five consecutive days with highs of 100 degrees or greater in the supplied NWS outlook. Morning lows near 80 also provide limited cooling between hot afternoons.
No rain or thunderstorms appear in the five-day Dallas data. The supplied national Weather Prediction Center discussion places the more organized severe storm and flooding threats outside North Texas. No specific tornado signal is indicated for Dallas in the provided guidance.
For now, heat remains the dominant weather story. Outdoor workers and athletes should schedule frequent water and shade breaks. Check on older neighbors and anyone without reliable air conditioning.
Five-Day Dallas Weather Outlook
- Today: Sunny and hot. High 102. South winds 5-10 mph this afternoon.
- Sunday: Sunny and hot. High 101. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Monday: Sunny and hot. High 100. Low near 80.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot. High 100. Low near 80.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot. High 100.
