*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory remains active for the Allen area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 103F. The relative humidity is currently at 29%, with a dew point of 63F.
Winds are light at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 5 mph, and the sky is clear. This advisory, issued by the National Weather Service, is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening, highlighting the persistent nature of the extreme heat.
Today's and Tonight's Outlook
Today’s weather has been defined by sunny skies and a high near 102F. The heat index values reached as high as 105F during the day, driven by south southwest winds around 10 mph. Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low near 80F.
However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 82F overnight, keeping the heat index near 102F. South winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph, offering little relief from the lingering warmth.
