*As of Jul 14, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Tuesday evening in McKinney, TX, and the air feels quite heavy with moisture. The air temperature is 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 90F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 66%.
The sky remains clear, but a south wind is blowing at 12 mph with gusts reaching 17 mph, providing some relief from the stagnant air.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low near 71F. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 73F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to a south direction and decrease significantly, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 91F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 97F. The sky will be partly sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm.
The chance of precipitation is listed at 24% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance for that specific window. Winds will remain light, from the south southwest at 0 to 5 mph.
