*As of Jul 22, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Allen, Texas, signaling severe heat conditions that pose significant risks to health and safety. The National Weather Service has also issued a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert for the area. These alerts underscore the urgency for residents to take precautions against the oppressive heat and reduced air quality.
Current conditions in Allen reflect the intensity of the warning. The air temperature is 100F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 115F. The relative humidity is at 45%, with a dew point of 75F, indicating oppressively humid air. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will remain out with a high near 104F. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 118, emphasizing the extreme nature of the heat. Northeast winds will range from 10 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F tonight, though heat index values may remain as high as 113. Overnight, temperatures may rise to around 80, with east northeast winds between 5 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather will remain sunny with a high near 98F. Heat index values are expected to reach 105. East northeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
