*As of Aug 10, 1 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Allen, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert, expected to remain in effect until August 11 at 8:00PM CDT, signals dangerous heat levels for the region. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a sweltering 99F.
The atmosphere is quite humid right now, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity holding at 47%. Winds are currently light at 6 mph, though gusts have reached 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, allowing intense solar heating to drive these elevated temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will see continued sunny skies with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 104 during the peak afternoon hours. South winds are expected to blow between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, offering no relief from the heat.
Tonight, conditions will clear out completely, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 79F. However, warmth will linger, with temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values may still reach 101. South winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to hit 104 again. South winds will increase to 10-15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Overnight lows will settle around 81F, with heat indices staying as high as 102.
