*As of Jul 28, 8 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. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 97F. The relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a muggy atmosphere despite the clear sky.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the significant risk of heat-related illnesses. Residents should remain vigilant as the heat builds over the next several hours. The advisory remains active until the evening of tomorrow, covering the peak heat hours.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today, McKinney will experience partly cloudy skies with a high near 98F. The low tonight is expected to be around 80F. However, temperatures will rise to approximately 83F during the overnight hours, keeping the heat index values as high as 104. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 101F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 110F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. South southwest winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation, so the heat will remain the dominant feature.
