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WednesdaySunny101° / 82° 1%
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Heat Index Hits 101 in Allen Today With Humid Skies - Jul 2, 12 PM

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Allen residents face a very hot Thursday with a high near 95F and a heat index up to 101F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 73F.

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 2, 12 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat

It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Allen, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. The heat index is making it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 96F. The atmosphere is quite humid, evidenced by a dew point of 73F and a relative humidity of 62%. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, under a clear sky.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb today, reaching a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could peak as high as 101F during the day. Conditions will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

As the day transitions to tonight, skies will become mostly clear. The low will drop to around 78F. Heat index values may remain elevated, reaching as high as 99F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will persist from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Looking ahead to tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to climb even higher, with values as high as 103F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night will see a low around 79F, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values may reach 100F. Skies will be partly cloudy, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Winds will be from the south southeast around 10 mph. There are no active weather alerts for this area.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and pets to ensure they are safe in the heat.

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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