*As of Jul 19, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Risk
Allen is experiencing dangerous heat this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. This significant discrepancy is driven by high humidity levels.
The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere that intensifies the perceived heat. Winds are currently light, blowing from the south southwest at 7 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing full solar exposure to contribute to the rising temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will persist and intensify through the rest of the day. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 105F.
Winds will remain in the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 7%. Temperatures will drop slightly tonight to a low near 79F, though they may rise to around 81F overnight.
Heat index values will remain elevated at 102F, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions. The sky will be sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to climb back up to 105F. Winds will shift to the southwest around 5 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%. Temperatures will settle to a low near 81F tomorrow night, with heat index values reaching 103F under clear skies.
