*As of Jul 13, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Allen, TX, is currently quite heavy with moisture. It is Monday this morning, and the relative humidity stands at 94%, creating a muggy atmosphere. The air temperature is 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. This discomfort is driven by a dew point of 73F, which indicates very high moisture content in the lower atmosphere.
Skies are mostly cloudy overhead. Winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at around 5 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 8 mph. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area at this time.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Conditions will remain unstable through the day. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, with a high near 86F. The chance of precipitation is high at 75% to 80%. Residents can expect new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Temperatures will drop to a low near 72F tonight.
As the day ends, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Skies will become partly cloudy, and winds will shift to the southeast, remaining light at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20% overnight, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Temperatures will rise significantly by tomorrow, with a high near 91F. The heat index is expected to reach values as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. Skies will be partly sunny, transitioning to a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Winds will be from the east, ranging from 0 to 10 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation.
