Heat index brings “feels-like” temperatures back to triple digits in DFW

Heat index brings “feels-like” temperatures back to triple digits in DFW

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Tuesday had a much quieter start with no storms, just a few high clouds and temperatures in the 70s.

Yesterday morning, Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport experienced its strongest wind gust on record when a microburst produced an 89 mph wind gust.

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No significant rain chances are in the forecast for the next several days as high pressure strengthens and shifts back into the area.

Today begins a warming trend with highs in the mid-90s, which are still below average for this time of year.

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Light winds, sunny skies and hot temperatures are all a recipe for another air quality alert today.

It will be unhealthy outside for sensitive groups; those with asthma and upper respiratory issues should minimize their time outdoors.

As temperatures climb back to near 100 degrees this week, so do “feels-like” temperatures.

Heat advisories are likely Thursday into Friday as heat index values climb to 107 degrees.

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