*As of Jul 18, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Saturday this afternoon in Allen, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The feels-like temperature is currently 96F, driven by a dew point of 73F and relative humidity of 62%.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101 during the peak heat of the day. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction, averaging around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 98, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with sunny skies and a high near 97F. This marks a slight increase in temperature compared to today. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 103, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.
