*As of Jul 6, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Allen is currently under the influence of dangerous heat. The air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter. The current feels-like temperature is 101F.
Humidity levels are also notable, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 44%. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will remain high today, with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102. There is a 27% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will clear to mostly clear skies. The low will drop to near 76F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 99.
There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Winds will be from the southeast around 5 mph. Again, any precipitation is expected to be light, with less than a tenth of an inch possible.
