*As of Jul 12, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Allen is experiencing a notably hot and humid afternoon today. The air temperature currently sits at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. Relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 93F. The National Weather Service indicates a high near 93 with heat index values as high as 99. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. South winds will be around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. The chance of showers and thunderstorms remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 90F, with temperatures falling to around 88F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach as high as 98. The chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, with precipitation chances at 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are expected. Southeast winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph.
