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Humidity Clings to Allen as Temperatures Climb Toward 96 - Jul 17, 8 PM

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Allen residents face sticky conditions with a dew point of 72F. Highs near 93F today, rising to 96F tomorrow with heat indices reaching 100F.

Zane Lowery

July 18, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 17, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in Allen remains notably humid this evening, with the current dew point sitting at 72F. While the relative humidity is recorded at 59%, the combination of heat and moisture creates a muggy atmosphere. The current air temperature is 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 94F.

Skies are currently clear, and winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Throughout the day, temperatures are expected to reach a high near 93F under mostly cloudy skies. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 4%. As evening sets in, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 76F.

However, temperatures will rise to approximately 78F during the overnight hours, keeping the heat index values as high as 97. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings a shift to mostly sunny skies, with highs climbing near 96F. The humidity will persist, pushing heat index values as high as 100. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Overnight, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 77F. Temperatures will rise to around 79F later in the night, with heat index values reaching 99. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Preparedness

With heat indices approaching 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without adequate cooling, as high humidity can make the heat feel more oppressive than the actual temperature suggests.

There are no active weather alerts, but the persistent humidity and rising temperatures warrant caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Zane Lowery

Zane Lowery covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Allen.

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