Residents in Dallas and across north central and east Texas are advised to brace themselves for continued soaring temperatures, as a heat advisory remains in effect until 7 PM CDT on Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, today’s conditions will be sunny and hot, with peaks near 99 degrees, escalating heat index values as high as 106. A light south wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour will provide little relief from the searing heat.
The advisory, detailed by the National Weather Service Fort Worth, TX, warns of heat index values that could rapidly climb up to 108. The alert spans a vast area, including but not limited to cities such as Dallas, Fort Worth, and Arlington, with increased risk for heat-related illnesses, especially for those engaged in outdoor activities. The NWS advisory suggests taking “extra precautions when outside,” recommending clothing that is lightweight and loose-fitting and advising to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening hours.
Nights offer little reprieve as the low temperatures will hover around the high 70s to low 80s. As the new week approaches, there’s a slight chance for relief with the possibility of showers and thunderstorms predicted by the National Weather Service. Starting Monday afternoon, there’s a 20 percent chance of these conditions breaking up the heat, with mostly sunny skies and high temperatures still hovering near 97 degrees…