*As of Jul 20, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Allen, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for residents. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate severity alert due to rising temperatures and high humidity levels. Right now, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 101F.
The relative humidity is at 50%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid conditions that will make the heat feel more oppressive.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky remains clear with sunny skies dominating the day. The high will reach near 100F, while the low tonight will settle near 81F. There is only a 6% chance of precipitation, so rain is not expected. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 107 today. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph.
Tonight, skies will stay clear. Temperatures will drop to around 81F but may rise to approximately 83F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to remain high at around 105. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions. Expect sunny skies with a high near 103F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 108F, making it significantly more dangerous than today.
The low for tomorrow night will be around 83F, with temperatures rising to about 85F overnight. Heat index values will stay elevated at 107. Winds will shift to the west around 5 mph, then become south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
