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Humidity Peaks in Allen as Heat Index Climbs Toward 105 - Jul 11, 8 AM

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Allen residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will reach 98F, with heat indices up to 104F. Showers and thunderstorms are possible tomorrow.

Zane Lowery

July 11, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 11, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday morning in Allen, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 81F, but the relative humidity is at 74%, making it feel like 85F. The dew point is recorded at 72F, indicating quite humid conditions that linger in the atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. Above, the sky remains clear, offering no immediate relief from the muggy air.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 98F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104F due to the combination of heat and humidity. Winds will remain light, shifting to a south southwest direction at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation, so the day will stay dry and sunny.

As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index will still reach as high as 102F. Winds will shift to the south, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph. Residents should be aware that the heat index remains elevated even after sunset.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather pattern shifts with increasing moisture. The high will be near 96F, with temperatures falling to around 94F in the afternoon. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 105F.

A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. The sky will be mostly sunny overall. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph.

The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices pushing toward 105F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Zane Lowery

Zane Lowery covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Allen.

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