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Allen Heat Index Hits 100 Tonight as Temperatures Climb - Jul 1, 8 PM

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Allen residents face a very hot evening with heat indices reaching 100 tonight. Tomorrow brings sunny skies and highs near 96F, with humidity lingering.

Zane Lowery

July 2, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

As of Jul 1, 8 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Wednesday evening in Allen, TX, and the heat is palpable. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 97F. Relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that make the air feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Today, the high reached near 95F with a low near 78F. There was no chance of precipitation, and skies stayed clear throughout the day. As night falls, conditions will remain clear.

The low will settle around 78F, but temperatures will rise to around 80F overnight. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 100 during this period. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will shine with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 102, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will be lighter, coming from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is low at 9%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 78F and temperatures rising to around 80F overnight. Heat index values will reach as high as 99, with southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices approaching 100 tonight and tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these high-heat periods. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and seek air-conditioned environments when possible.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Zane Lowery

Zane Lowery covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Allen.

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