Dallas is starting today clear and near 79 degrees, but the calm morning is a short intermission before a dangerous afternoon. Highs are expected to reach about 102 degrees, with the heat index climbing to roughly 107. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., making outdoor plans a serious heat-management exercise.
Saturday Brings The Worst Of The Heat
The hottest stretch arrives from midafternoon into early evening, when temperatures are expected to push past 100 degrees. South winds of 5 to 10 mph will offer little relief from the heat and humidity. The National Weather Service Fort Worth office warns that heat-related illnesses will be a concern for people working or exercising outdoors.
Rain is unlikely in Dallas on Saturday, with sunny skies and only a 1% chance of precipitation in the local forecast. Isolated showers and thunderstorms could develop east of Interstate 35, but Dallas proper is expected to stay hot and dry.
Triple-Digit Heat Hangs On
The heat does not break after today. Tomorrow is forecast to reach 101 degrees, followed by highs near 100 to 101 through next Wednesday, 99 next Thursday, and 98 next Friday, with overnight lows mostly around 79 to 81 degrees.
Next Monday and Tuesday could bring wind gusts up to 25 mph, but the broader pattern remains sunny with little chance of rain. As of yesterday, the National Weather Service said the Dallas-Fort Worth area had gone 58 days without measurable rain and had recorded 47 days with highs at or above 100 degrees this year.
Heat Safety For Outdoor Plans
People spending time outside should drink water regularly, wear lightweight clothing, and take frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning. Older adults, young children, people with chronic health conditions, outdoor workers and anyone without reliable cooling face the greatest risk from prolonged heat.
Dallas residents looking for temporary relief can use public libraries, recreation centers, and other city facilities during regular hours. The City of Dallas also lists the West Dallas Multipurpose Center and Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center as cooling locations in its heat response information.
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