*As of Jul 8, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
McKinney is currently under the influence of dangerous heat. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like 104F. This significant discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 70F and a relative humidity of 42%. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph, under a mostly clear sky.
The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will remain elevated throughout the day. Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 105.
South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 5% chance of precipitation today. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low near 81F, though they may rise to around 83F during the night.
The heat index will stay as high as 102, with south winds around 10 mph. Skies will be mostly clear.
Outlook for Tomorrow
The intense heat is not expected to break immediately. Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is projected to climb to 105 again.
Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing between 10 and 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 81F tomorrow night.
