*As of Aug 11, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
The heat is already palpable in Allen this evening. Current readings show an air temperature of 93F, but the combination of humidity and wind creates a feels-like temperature of 96F. Relative humidity sits at 41% with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today is shaping up to be exceptionally warm, with a high near 99F. There is no chance of precipitation, and skies will stay clear. As the sun sets, temperatures will drop to a low near 80F.
However, the heat will not fully dissipate overnight. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures may actually rise to around 82F during the night hours. The heat index is expected to peak at 105F, meaning the perceived heat will remain dangerous well into the early morning hours.
South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety Guidance
Tomorrow will bring even more intense heat. The forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 101F. The heat index is projected to reach as high as 106F, making this a day where extreme caution is necessary.
