*As of Sep 27, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
An active Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for the Allen area, issued by the National Weather Service. While the specific severity and urgency details are not fully defined in the current data, residents should remain aware of potential impacts on outdoor air quality. Currently, the air temperature stands at 91 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 94 degrees.
Relative humidity is at 44 percent, and the dew point is 66 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 13 miles per hour, though gusts are recorded at 11 miles per hour. The sky is currently clear, providing a brief respite from the humidity before the afternoon heat peaks.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today’s high is expected to reach near 95 degrees, with heat index values potentially climbing as high as 99 degrees. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation, with scattered showers and thunderstorms possible. The sky will remain mostly sunny despite the storm risk.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low around 72 degrees. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, with a 30 percent probability of precipitation. New rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Winds will ease to around 5 miles per hour from the southeast.
