*As of Jul 24, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Allen, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is in effect until the evening of July 24. The advisory highlights the dangerous combination of high temperatures and significant humidity that will impact the area over the next day.
Right now, the air temperature sits at 81F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel like 87F. The relative humidity is at 89%, with a dew point of 77F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains cloudy as the day begins.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, resulting in partly sunny skies. The high will reach near 97F. However, the heat index will soar to as high as 106 due to the moisture in the air. South winds will pick up, ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 6%.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, but they will rise to around 83F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 105. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will shift to mostly sunny skies. The high will climb to near 100F. The heat index will again reach as high as 106. Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing around 10 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 1%.
