Dallas residents, brace yourselves to feel the heat, but not just any heat. We're talking about the heat islands scorching up your neighborhoods. The City of Dallas Office of Environmental Quality and Sustainability (OEQS) is set to drop a bombshell report on the city's hot spots, according to the City of Dallas.

The 2023 NOAA Heat Island Study is not to be taken lightly. With an army of about 70 volunteers, city staffers, and NOAA reps marched across 103.3 miles of Dallas terrain — just a third of the city's mass — to find out where the mercury hits hardest. They discovered that in some parts of the city, the temperature can be a sweat-inducing 10 degrees higher than cooler zones. According to the city, these findings also shine a light on environmental justice issues, pinpointing areas where disadvantaged communities feel the burn more than most.

As if mapping a third of the city wasn't enough, the OEQS plans to crank up the heat on this research by mapping the rest of Dallas come the summer of 2024. This news is set to go public at 11 a.m. on April Fool's Day, but don't expect any pranks in the Dallas City Hall Flag Room, where the presentation will take place.

In anticipation of the report, key figures from across the city spectrum are expected to make an appearance. The likes of Kathy Stewart, district 10 Parks, Trails, and the Environment Committee Chair, and Jesse Moreno, Council Member from District 2, are turning up the heat on this critical city issue. They'll be joined by District 14 Council Member Paul Ridley, Assistant City Manager Liz Cedillo-Pereira, OEQS Director Carlos Evans, and Janette Monear, Texas Trees Foundation President and CEO, all rallying to make Dallasites acknowledge and understand the consequences of urban heat islands.

Those looking to add some fire to their newsfeed can confirm attendance by sparking an email to [email protected], and be sure to include the event date. And for those who can't stand the heat but still want to stay in the kitchen, updates will be served up by the City of Dallas — just subscribe with your email.