*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Allen area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active through the evening. Right now, the air temperature stands at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 98 degrees.
The sky is clear, with relative humidity at 59 percent and a dew point of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are blowing from the south-southwest at 9 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 15 miles per hour. These conditions contribute to the oppressive heat that residents are experiencing this morning.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day will remain sunny with a high temperature near 101 degrees Fahrenheit. The chance of precipitation is extremely low at just 1 percent. As the day progresses, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108 degrees.
Winds will continue from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 81 degrees Fahrenheit, though they may rise to around 83 degrees overnight.
Heat index values could still reach 106 degrees. The wind pattern will stay consistent, blowing from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 miles per hour.
