*As of Jul 11, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Arrives in McKinney
McKinney is currently under the influence of dangerous heat conditions this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F. Relative humidity is at 50%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will remain sunny with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 104F. South winds will decrease to around 10 mph. Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 79F. The heat index may remain elevated at 102F, with south winds light at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a shift in conditions. The day starts mostly sunny with a high near 96F. However, a chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1pm. The heat index is expected to reach 105F during the day. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 50%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow night will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by likely storms between 7pm and 10pm. Conditions remain mostly cloudy with a low around 75F, though temperatures may rise to 77F overnight. The heat index could hit 101F, with east winds calm at 0 to 5 mph.
