*As of Jul 30, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Allen, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains in place until the evening of July 31. Residents are advised to take precautions as temperatures and humidity levels remain elevated.
As of this Thursday afternoon, the air temperature in Allen is 99F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a heat index of 108F. The relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air.
Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing full solar heating to drive these high temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Overnight, skies will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 81F.
Despite the cooling, heat index values will remain high, reaching up to 107F as temperatures rise slightly to around 83F during the night. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect sunny skies with a high near 102F. The heat index is forecast to peak at 109F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.
