*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*
Critical Alerts and Current Conditions
Allen, TX is currently under multiple active weather alerts as the region endures oppressive heat and poor air quality. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning with severe severity and expected urgency, valid until 8:00 PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
An Air Quality Alert is also active, though its specific urgency and severity levels are currently listed as unknown.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. At this time, the air temperature is 81F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 86F. The relative humidity is sitting at 84% with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts to 6 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
The forecast for today indicates sunny skies with a high near 103F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 114. Winds will shift to the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 83F. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 85F overnight. Winds will become light, coming from the west southwest at around 0 mph.
