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McKinney Heat Index Nears 106 Today With Scattered Storms - Jul 5, 12 PM

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McKinney, TX, faces intense heat today with a high near 99F and heat index values up to 106F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly before 1pm and after 1am tonight.

Cody Esparza

July 5, 20262 min read

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

As of Jul 5, 12 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Sunday this afternoon in McKinney, TX, where the air temperature stands at 91F. The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is currently 99F, indicating significant humidity and heat stress. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky is mostly clear at this moment.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly today, with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Skies will be partly sunny.

Highs will fall to around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 106F. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph.

There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight, conditions will remain humid with a low around 76F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Skies will be mostly cloudy.

Overnight, temperatures may rise to around 78F. The heat index will remain high, reaching up to 100F. Northeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph.

The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with slightly less humidity. The high will be near 97F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index will reach as high as 102F.

Northeast winds will be light, at 0 to 5 mph. There is a 10% chance of precipitation. Tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am.

Skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 75F. Overnight temperatures may rise to 77F, with a heat index up to 101F. East southeast winds will be 0 to 5 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values today and tonight, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. Avoid direct sun exposure during peak heat hours.

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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