*As of Sep 12, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for Allen, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until this evening. Residents are facing dangerous heat conditions right now, with the air temperature sitting at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, the combination of heat and moisture means the temperature feels like 110 degrees. The relative humidity is at 50 percent, and the dew point stands at 75 degrees, creating an oppressively humid environment that makes the air feel heavy and sticky.
The sky is currently clear, and winds are blowing from the south southeast at 14 miles per hour, with gusts recorded at 11 miles per hour.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast for the remainder of the day indicates sunny skies with a high near 101 degrees. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 109 degrees, posing significant risks to those spending time outdoors. Winds will shift to around 10 miles per hour from the south southeast.
As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 80 degrees. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 106 degrees, while winds ease to between 5 and 10 miles per hour. The lack of significant cooling overnight means the oppressive heat will persist into the early morning hours.
