*As of Jul 18, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Allen is experiencing a significant heat event this Saturday evening. The air temperature currently sits at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 95F. Relative humidity is at 52%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating a muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph. The sky is mostly clear, allowing the day's heat to linger into the night.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the night. Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with a low near 78F. However, temperatures will rise to around 80F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 100F. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The sky will be sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index will climb to 103F.
Winds will come from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. There is a minimal chance of precipitation at 3%. Tomorrow night, conditions will clear to mostly clear skies with a low around 79F.
Temperatures will rise to around 81F overnight, with heat index values up to 101F.
