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McKinney Heat Index Hits 101F as Humidity Clings to Afternoon - Jul 19, 12 PM

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Dangerous heat lingers in McKinney with a heat index of 101F. Conditions remain humid with a dew point of 73F. No severe weather alerts are active.

Cody Esparza

July 19, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 19, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Risk

McKinney is currently under the influence of dangerous heat, with the air temperature at 91F but a feels-like temperature of 101F. The atmosphere is holding onto significant moisture, creating a dew point of 73F and a relative humidity of 56%. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 7 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

The National Weather Service indicates that today will be mostly sunny. Highs will reach near 97F, though temperatures are expected to dip slightly to around 95F in the afternoon. Heat index values could climb as high as 106 during the day. A south wind of 5 to 10 mph will persist.

As the sun sets, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies tonight. Temperatures will fall to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 103. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 8%.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will bring sunny skies with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 106. Winds will shift to the southwest at around 5 mph.

Overnight, skies will clear with a low around 80F, and temperatures may rise to around 82F later in the night. The heat index will stay high at 104, with south southwest winds around 5 mph. The chance of rain is negligible at 2%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100F, extreme caution is advised. Stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday and afternoon hours when the sun is strongest.

Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during this prolonged period of intense heat.

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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