*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Allen, TX, is currently under the influence of two active National Weather Service alerts: an Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert. The current environment is hazardous, with an air temperature of 95F and a heat index (feels-like) of 107F. The air is oppressively humid, with a dew point of 75F and relative humidity at 53%.
Winds are light, blowing from the south southeast at 5 mph with gusts up to 8 mph, under a clear sky.
The Extreme Heat Warning is in effect until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. This alert underscores the severity of the current heat, which poses significant health risks. Simultaneously, an Air Quality Alert issued July 21 at 2:42PM CDT indicates that air quality levels may reach unhealthy thresholds, compounding the stress on residents already dealing with extreme temperatures.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 104F, with a low near 83F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear.
Tonight, conditions will stay clear with a low around 83F. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 85F overnight. Heat index values will climb as high as 109. Winds will shift to south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the area will see sunny skies with a high near 102F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 113. Winds will become northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
