As of Jul 3, 8 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Allen feels heavy this morning, with relative humidity holding at 84 percent. The dew point is currently 73F, indicating a significant amount of moisture in the atmosphere. The actual air temperature sits at 79F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 82F.
Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise sharply today, reaching a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 100 during the peak afternoon hours. While the day begins mostly sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm.
The chance of precipitation is listed at 20 percent for this period. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, the sky will clear to mostly clear conditions. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms remains possible before 7pm. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 97. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will persist into tomorrow, with highs near 97F. Conditions will mirror today, starting mostly sunny before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms appears after 4pm. The precipitation chance is 20 percent.
