As of Jul 5, 8 PM local time.
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
The air in McKinney is currently heavy with moisture, creating an oppressive atmosphere for residents. The current dew point stands at 75F, accompanied by a relative humidity of 74%. This high moisture content makes the air feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature.
Right now, the thermometer reads 84F, but the feels-like temperature is a sweltering 92F. Winds are light, blowing from the northeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 14 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Looking ahead, conditions will remain warm and humid. Today is forecast to be mostly cloudy with a high near 92F and a low near 76F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%.
As the day transitions into tonight, skies will stay mostly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 98.
Northeast winds will remain light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety Tips
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. The sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 97F and a low near 75F. The chance of rain is slight at 8%.
