Dangerous heat in Allen as it feels like 100F - Aug 5, 12 PM

*As of Aug 5, 12 PM local time.*

Heat leads the weather

This afternoon in Allen, dangerous heat is the main weather story. The air temperature is 95F, and it feels like 100F under clear sky. Relative humidity is 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Wind is 9 mph, with gusts to 11 mph.

Forecast through tomorrow

Today stays sunny with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is 1%. The heat index may rise as high as 104, and the south wind is expected around 10 mph.

Tonight is expected to be mostly clear. Temperatures fall to a low around 80F, then rise to around 82 overnight. Heat index values may still reach as high as 102, with a south southeast wind around 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sun, with a high near 99F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation remains 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 102, with a south southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts for Allen.

Even without an alert, the heat can still be tough on anyone spending time outside. Drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and slow down if you start feeling overheated. Check on people and pets who may have a harder time cooling off, especially with readings near 100F.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com