*As of Jul 14, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
The air in Allen is currently heavy with heat and moisture. At this moment, the thermometer reads 90F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a stifling 95F. The relative humidity stands at 52%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead, but the oppressive heat is the primary concern for anyone heading outside.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the day. Today, the high is expected to reach near 86F, while the low will settle around 72F. There is a 34% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The sky will transition to mostly cloudy conditions. Southeast winds will remain around 10 mph.
Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, skies will clear to partly cloudy with a low around 72F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 74F overnight. Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, and another chance between 7pm and 10pm. Rainfall totals will again likely be minimal.
