*As of Jul 17, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
Residents in Allen are currently navigating a notably muggy start to the day. The air feels heavy and thick, with the current dew point sitting at 75F. This high moisture content in the atmosphere is driving the relative humidity up to 94%, creating an environment that feels significantly warmer than the actual air temperature.
Right now, the thermometer reads 77F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 79F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 19 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Conditions are expected to clear up as the day progresses. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 92F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 99F during the afternoon.
South winds will persist, ranging from 5 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is very low at just 10%, so rain is not expected to interfere with outdoor plans.
Tonight, the skies will transition to partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The muggy conditions will continue, with heat index values staying as high as 99F. Winds will shift to the south southwest, maintaining speeds between 5 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more heat. The high will reach near 95F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to peak at 103F, making it feel dangerously hot.
