Allen Weather: Heat and Air Quality Alert Continue - Sep 23, 2 PM

*As of Sep 23, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat

It is currently Wednesday this afternoon in Allen, Texas, where the air temperature stands at 93F. The combination of heat and humidity means the air feels like 98F. Relative humidity is at 44%, and the dew point is 68F.

The sky is clear, with winds blowing from the east at 6 mph, gusting to 9 mph. These conditions contribute to the significant heat index values expected later in the day.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today will remain mostly sunny, with the high temperature reaching near 96F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 94F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach as high as 101F, making the air feel significantly warmer than the actual temperature. East winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%.

Tonight, the sky will become mostly cloudy. The low temperature will be around 73F, though temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight. Heat index values could reach 97F. East winds will continue at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow and Air Quality

Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with a high near 94F. East winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 2%. Tonight, the sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 69F, rising to 71F overnight.

An Air Quality Alert is currently active for the region. While the specific severity and urgency are not detailed in the current data, residents should be aware of potential impacts on air quality.

Given the high heat and air quality concerns, it is advisable to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day, and monitor local air quality updates for any changes in conditions.

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Sources

National Weather Service radar

National Weather Service forecast data

Open-Meteo weather data