As of Jul 3, 12 PM local time.
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Friday this afternoon in McKinney, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. Relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid conditions that make the air feel heavier.
Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures will climb further today, reaching a high near 94F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 100 during the day. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will remain from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm. Skies will become partly cloudy overnight. The low will settle near 78F, though temperatures may rise to around 80F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 99. Winds will persist from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
