*As of Sep 6, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alert
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Allen, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The alert is expected to remain active until this evening. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The air temperature is 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 104F. Relative humidity stands at 42%, with a dew point of 70F, contributing to the muggy sensation. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph.
The sky is partly cloudy at the moment.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast for the rest of today calls for sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to peak near 99F, with heat index values reaching as high as 104F. The chance of precipitation is only 9%.
As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear. Lows will hover around 80F, but the heat index will still feel as high as 103F. Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.
It is important to note that temperatures will not drop significantly overnight, maintaining the oppressive heat.
