*As of Jul 24, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for McKinney, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity. As of this Friday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 98F.
The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 59%. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, residents can expect a high near 96F with a low around 80F. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, though the overall chance of precipitation is only 3%. The heat index is expected to peak at 106 during the day. Winds will remain around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with a low near 80F. The heat index will remain elevated at 105. South winds will continue around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions with a high near 99F and a low of 80F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to 1%. The heat index is forecast to reach 109.
