*As of Jul 23, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for McKinney, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert to warn residents of the potential for heat-related illnesses. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter.
The feels-like temperature is currently 93F, driven by a relative humidity of 66% and a dew point of 73F. These humidity levels indicate quite humid air, which hinders the body's ability to cool itself through sweat.
Winds are currently blowing from the east at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing full solar radiation to intensify the heat. This advisory underscores the urgency for residents to stay hydrated and limit time spent outdoors during the peak heat hours.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, McKinney will experience sunny skies with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 106F due to the east wind of 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, meaning the heat will persist without relief from rain.
Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight. Conditions will become mostly clear, but the heat will linger, with heat index values as high as 105F. Winds will shift to east southeast at 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will continue with mostly sunny skies and a high near 97F. The heat index is projected to climb even higher, reaching up to 109F. South southeast winds of 10 to 15 mph will accompany these conditions.
