As of Jul 4, 12 PM local time.
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Allen is experiencing a significant heat event this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature currently 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 substantial moisture in the air.
Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 98F expected. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 105 during the peak afternoon hours. While the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm.
As evening approaches, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm. Overnight lows will settle near 80F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F later in the night. Heat index values will remain high at 104. Winds will shift to the south southeast, increasing to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify further tomorrow, with highs near 100F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the chance for precipitation increases to 27%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. Heat index values are projected to hit 105 again. Winds will be from the southwest around 5 mph.
