Dallas is starting Labor Day under clear skies and temperatures near 82 degrees, but the calm morning will give way to a punishing afternoon. The high is expected to reach 101 degrees, with the heat index climbing as high as 107. A Heat Advisory covers the city and much of North Texas through this evening.
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory runs until 8 p.m. today, with hot temperatures and humidity raising the risk of heat-related illness. The latest update sharpens the warning from the weekend forecast, which had already flagged a long stretch of triple-digit heat in Dallas.
Afternoon Heat Peaks Near 101 Degrees
Temperatures will climb quickly through the 90s, reaching about 100 degrees by midafternoon and peaking near 101 late in the day. South-southeast winds of 0 to 10 mph may gust up to 20 mph, but they will offer little relief from the heat. The heat index could remain elevated into the evening, even as temperatures slowly ease.
Rain Stays Mostly Off The Dallas Forecast
Skies should remain sunny for most of today, with only an 8% chance of rain in the forecast. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible in parts of Central and East Texas through Wednesday, but Dallas has a low chance of seeing meaningful rainfall. Outdoor plans may stay dry, though the heat will be the bigger concern.
Triple-Digit Heat Continues Through The Weekend
Tomorrow is expected to be another sunny 101-degree day, with heat index values as high as 107. Wednesday should also reach about 101 before temperatures ease slightly in the afternoon, followed by highs near 99 Thursday and Friday, 100 Saturday and 99 next Sunday. Overnight lows will mostly remain between 79 and 81 degrees, leaving little relief for homes, pets or people working outdoors.
Residents should drink water regularly, wear lightweight clothing and move strenuous activity to the early morning or evening. Frequent breaks in shade or air conditioning are recommended, and children and pets should never be left in a parked vehicle. Anyone showing signs of heat stroke should be moved to a cool place and receive emergency medical help immediately.
