*As of Aug 18, 5 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert in Effect
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for Allen, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on August 19. Residents should take immediate precautions as dangerous heat conditions persist.
The current air temperature stands at 102F, with a feels-like temperature of 105F. Relative humidity is low at 28%, and the dew point is 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph.
The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today features sunny skies with a high near 104F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106F. South winds will remain around 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 82F, though they may rise to around 84F overnight.
The heat index will continue to hover near 106F. South winds will persist at approximately 10 mph. The lack of cloud cover means the ground will continue to radiate heat into the evening hours.
