*As of Jul 19, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday this morning in McKinney, TX, where the air feels noticeably heavy. The current air temperature stands at 81F, but the relative humidity is at 79%, making it feel like 85F. The dew point is 73F, indicating quite humid conditions that linger in the atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, offering no immediate relief from the moisture in the air.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day. The high today is expected to reach near 97F, with the low settling near 79F. While the morning starts sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm.
The chance of precipitation is listed at 15% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Heat index values are projected to peak as high as 104F during the afternoon hours. Winds will remain light, shifting to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms continues before 7pm. The sky will become mostly clear overnight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 102F. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
