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Humidity Peaks in McKinney as Temperatures Climb Near 95 - Jul 2, 4 AM

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McKinney residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F and heat indices reaching 103F. Scattered showers are possible late in the day.

Cody Esparza

July 2, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

As of Jul 2, 4 AM local time.

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Thursday overnight in McKinney, TX, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the humidity makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 82F. The relative humidity is holding at 79%, supported by a dew point of 72F.

These elevated dew points indicate a significant amount of moisture in the lower atmosphere, contributing to a muggy atmosphere even under clear skies. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching up to 13 mph.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, McKinney will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 25% chance of precipitation, with a notable shift in conditions later in the day.

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm. Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear with a low near 77F. Temperatures will rise to around 79F during the night hours.

Winds will be from the south around 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the pattern continues with mostly sunny skies and a high near 95F. The heat index will climb even higher, reaching values as high as 103F. The chance of precipitation drops slightly to 18%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms occurring after 4pm.

Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low near 79F. Temperatures will rise to around 81F overnight. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and high humidity requires caution. Heat index values exceeding 100F can lead to heat-related illnesses for those spending extended time outdoors.

It is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives to ensure they are safe in the heat. While the chance of storms is present, the primary concern remains the oppressive humidity and heat.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Cody Esparza

Cody Esparza covers McKinney city hall, the council, and county government.

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