*As of Jul 7, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Tuesday this afternoon in Allen, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the humidity is making it feel significantly hotter. The heat index, or feels-like temperature, is currently 99F. This is driven by a relative humidity of 47% and a dew point of 70F, which indicates quite humid air for this time of day.
Winds are light, blowing from the west southwest at around 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky is currently showing light rain, though conditions are expected to shift as the day progresses. Residents should be aware that the combination of high temperatures and humidity can make the air feel heavy and uncomfortable.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the chance of precipitation at 18%. The sky will be mostly sunny, and heat index values could climb as high as 102F. Winds will remain light, around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will cool slightly with a low near 76F. Temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. The sky will be partly cloudy, and there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the precipitation chance at 30%. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 99F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 99F. The sky will be sunny, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 17% chance of precipitation. Heat index values could reach as high as 104F. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
