*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
A severe Flood Watch is currently active for the Allen area, signaling a heightened risk of flooding from heavy rainfall. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 88 degrees Fahrenheit, though the heat index makes it feel like 94 degrees. The atmosphere is notably humid, with a dew point of 72 degrees and relative humidity at 59 percent.
Winds are blowing from the south at 14 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 29 miles per hour, under a mostly cloudy sky.
For the remainder of today, isolated rain showers are expected before 4 p.m., transitioning into scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will peak near 93 degrees before falling to around 91 degrees in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 30 percent, with new rainfall amounts likely to remain less than a tenth of an inch.
Winds will strengthen to 15-20 miles per hour, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour.
Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight brings a significant increase in storm activity. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 1 a.m., followed by more widespread showers and thunderstorms. The low temperature will hover around 73 degrees, potentially rising to 75 degrees overnight.
The chance of precipitation jumps to 80 percent, with rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. Winds will remain around 15 miles per hour, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour.
