*As of Jul 13, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Allen feels heavy and muggy this afternoon, with a dew point of 73F creating a sticky atmosphere. Relative humidity is sitting at 79%, making the current air temperature of 81F feel like 85F. Winds are light, blowing from the southeast at 5 mph with gusts reaching 3 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
This level of moisture suggests that any relief from the heat will likely come in the form of precipitation rather than a cooling breeze.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, with a 62% chance of precipitation. Residents can expect new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The high for the day will reach near 86F.
As evening approaches, the chance for rain diminishes to a slight chance before 10pm. Skies will clear to partly cloudy conditions overnight, with temperatures dropping to a low near 72F. Winds will remain light, shifting between 0 and 5 mph, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will warm significantly tomorrow, with highs near 91F. The sky will be partly sunny, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 1pm, with a 25% overall chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature.
