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5-day forecast / McKinney, TX

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Humid Heat Returns to McKinney With Afternoon Storm Chances - Jul 6, 8 AM

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McKinney residents face high humidity and temperatures near 95F today. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops in the afternoon, with heat index values reaching 102.

Cody Esparza

July 6, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

McKinney, TX is experiencing quite humid conditions this morning. The air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. Relative humidity is high at 89%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts up to 7 mph, under a clear sky.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly today, reaching a high near 95F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 102. While the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%. Winds will remain light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

As evening approaches, skies will turn partly cloudy. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Temperatures will fall to a low around 74F, though they may rise to around 76F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion given the high heat index values.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will remain hot and humid tomorrow. The high will be near 94F, with afternoon temperatures dropping to around 92F. Heat index values are expected to reach 99.

A chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1pm, with the chance of precipitation at 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will be from the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow night will see mostly clear skies with a low around 76F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The heat index will reach 97, with southeast winds around 5 mph. Rainfall totals are expected to remain minimal, less than a tenth of an inch. No active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts are currently in effect for this area.

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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