*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Allen is currently quite heavy with moisture. Right now, the thermometer reads 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. Relative humidity is sitting at a sticky 89%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.
Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at around 5 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains clear overhead at this moment.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect a hot day ahead. Highs will climb to near 97F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 95F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates that while the morning will be sunny, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm.
The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%, with any new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values could reach as high as 103F during the day.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms continues before 10pm. Skies will become mostly clear overnight. Lows will settle near 75F, with temperatures rising to around 78F as the night progresses. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 99F. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.
