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Humidity Clings to McKinney as Temps Climb Toward 95 - Jul 17, 4 AM

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

McKinney residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will rise to 92F, with heat index values reaching 100. No severe weather alerts are active.

Cody Esparza

July 17, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 17, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Friday overnight in McKinney, and the air feels thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 75F, but the feels-like temperature is 77F due to the high relative humidity of 89%. The dew point is recorded at 72F, indicating a significant amount of moisture in the atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 13 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the night progresses.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

As the sun rises, conditions will shift. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 92F and a low near 74F. The chance of precipitation is very low at 11%.

While the sky clears, the heat index will climb, reaching values as high as 100. Winds will come from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, the sky will transition to partly cloudy with a low around 75F. Temperatures will rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 100. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow brings more heat and sun. The high will reach near 95F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 2%.

The heat index is expected to climb even higher, reaching values as high as 104. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 77F and temperatures rising to around 79F overnight.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for McKinney at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and high humidity creates a risk for heat-related illness. It is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible.

Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to the heat. Keep vehicles cool and never leave people or pets in parked cars. Stay aware of how the heat index affects your body and adjust your activities accordingly.

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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