*As of Jul 24, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for McKinney, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerous heat levels. Right now, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel significantly warmer.
The current feels-like temperature is 87F, driven by a relative humidity of 89% and a dew point of 77F. Skies are currently cloudy, and winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, conditions will shift to partly sunny skies with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to soar as high as 107, creating hazardous conditions for prolonged outdoor exposure. Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is low at 6%. As evening approaches, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 80F. Temperatures may actually rise to around 82F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 106.
South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, offering little relief from the humidity.
