As of Jul 5, 4 PM local time.
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently active for McKinney, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains in effect until 10:00 PM CDT today, signaling an environment where conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Residents should remain vigilant for rapidly changing weather patterns.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel significantly hotter. The relative humidity is at 71%, with a dew point of 79F, creating a muggy atmosphere. The current heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is 105F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 99F. Despite the clear start, there is a 38% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of precipitation at 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Temperatures are expected to fall to around 95F in the afternoon, though heat index values will remain as high as 103. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low near 76F. There is a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F, with heat index values up to 100. Winds will be light, from the northeast at 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals could again reach a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
