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5-day forecast / McKinney, TX

TuesdaySunny102° / 80°
WednesdaySunny101° / 81° 1%
ThursdayMostly Sunny101° / 81° 2%
FridayMostly Sunny103° / 82° 6%
SaturdaySunny100° / 76° 7%

Humid Heat Returns to McKinney With Highs Near 98 - Jul 7, 4 AM

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McKinney faces a humid start with a dew point of 72F. Highs near 97F today, rising to 98F tomorrow with a slight chance of storms tonight.

Cody Esparza

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 7, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Tuesday overnight in McKinney, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The air temperature sits at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 78F. Relative humidity is at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly during the day. Today brings a high near 97F, with heat index values reaching as high as 101. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 22% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts, if any, will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 5 mph.

As the day ends, conditions will clear up. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F later in the night. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible before 10pm. Winds will ease to the southeast at around 5 mph. Any new rainfall is expected to be minimal.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be sunny and warmer. The high will reach near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 104. Winds will pick up slightly from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation drops to 13%. Overnight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 77F, rising to around 79F later in the night. Winds will remain from the south at around 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 104F, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and pets to ensure they are safe in the heat. There are no active weather alerts, but the humidity and heat require caution.

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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