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McKinney Heat Index Hits 103 Today With Humid Skies - Jul 7, 4 PM

McKinney weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

McKinney residents face a very hot Tuesday with a high near 97F and a heat index up to 103F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 70F.

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 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

McKinney is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 93F and a feels-like temperature of 99F. The atmosphere is quite humid, indicated by a dew point of 70F and a relative humidity of 47%. Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 5 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph.

The sky currently shows signs of light rain, though precipitation amounts remain minimal.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 97F, with heat index values climbing as high as 103F. The National Weather Service forecasts a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% probability of precipitation. Skies will be mostly sunny.

Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low near 75F, though they may rise to around 77F during the night. Conditions will be partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, bringing a 30% chance of precipitation. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 100F.

Winds will continue from the south southeast at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, McKinney will see sunny skies with a high near 99F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 97F in the afternoon. The heat index will peak at 105F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.

There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Overnight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 77F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation and new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values will reach up to 101F, with south winds around 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals to ensure they are safe in the heat.

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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