*As of Jul 9, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Allen, TX, with the air temperature at 99F. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, the feels-like temperature is a scorching 103F. The relative humidity sits at 35%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values can climb as high as 111 during the day. This extreme heat requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. The heat index is a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in with the actual air temperature.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The low tonight will drop to around 82F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.
Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph. During the night, the heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102. Winds may gust as high as 25 mph, keeping the air moving but not significantly cooling it.
Tomorrow, conditions will stay sunny with a high near 100F and a low around 81F. The chance of rain remains at 0%. The heat index is expected to reach up to 103.
Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds of 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 83 before dropping again. The heat index will stay high at 102, with south winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph.
