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McKinney Heat Persists: Highs Near 97F and 98F With Heavy Humidity - Jul 10, 8 PM

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McKinney residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 97F and a feels-like reading of 99F. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 70F, creating oppressive conditions through tomorrow.

Cody Esparza

July 11, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 10, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

McKinney is currently experiencing very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The current feels-like temperature is 99F, driven by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity of 47%.

Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity during the day.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 97F, with the low settling around 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%, and skies will stay clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain clear with a low around 80F.

However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 82F overnight, keeping the heat in place. The heat index will climb to as high as 102 during this period. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, McKinney will see sunny skies with a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 103, indicating dangerous levels of heat stress for those outdoors. South winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 80F. Similar to the previous night, temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight, with heat index values as high as 101. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments during the peak heat hours. Do not leave children or pets in parked vehicles.

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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