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Heat and Humidity Persist in McKinney as Showers Linger - Jul 14, 4 PM

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

McKinney residents face a feels-like temperature of 95F today with high humidity. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with no active weather alerts in effect.

Cody Esparza

July 14, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 14, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

The air in McKinney is currently heavy with heat and moisture. The thermometer reads 90F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 95F. This muggy atmosphere is supported by a dew point of 70F and a relative humidity of 52%.

Winds are blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains mostly clear at this moment, but the oppressive heat is the primary concern for those outdoors.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Temperatures will remain elevated through the day. Today, the high will reach near 86F, while the low tonight settles around 72F. There is a 32% chance of precipitation, with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms developing.

The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, followed by a continued chance later in the day. Partly sunny skies are expected with southeast winds around 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will stay partly cloudy with a low near 72F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 10pm. South winds will ease to between 0 and 10 mph. Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow brings a return to warmer temperatures, with a high near 90F. The low will again be around 72F. Precipitation chances rise to 47%, with a likelihood of rain showers.

The forecast suggests a chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Skies will be mostly sunny, with temperatures falling to around 87F in the afternoon. South southwest winds will be light, between 0 and 5 mph.

Again, new rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal, less than a tenth of an inch.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the current heat index and humidity levels warrant caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, as the chance of precipitation remains present through tomorrow.

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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