*As of Jul 17, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
McKinney is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Friday morning. The air temperature stands at 77F, but the high relative humidity of 94% and a dew point of 75F make it feel like 79F. Skies are mostly cloudy with south winds blowing at 8 mph, occasionally gusting to 15 mph.
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, resulting in mostly sunny skies. Temperatures will climb to a high near 92F, while the low will settle around 75F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%.
According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will reach as high as 101 during the day. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy. The low will be around 75, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 77 overnight. Heat index values will stay elevated, reaching up to 97. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat and humidity will intensify. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F and a low near 77F. The chance of rain drops to just 2%. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 104, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
