*As of Jul 29, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
McKinney, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until July 30 at 8:00 PM CDT, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the region. As of this Wednesday evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 103F.
The relative humidity is at 35%, with a dew point of 66F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts that today will remain mostly sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104 during the day. South southeast winds will hover around 10 mph, and there is only a 1% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F tonight.
Overnight conditions are expected to be partly cloudy, with lows around 79F. However, temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F during the night hours. The heat index could still reach 102, so the oppressive feel of the heat will persist. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow looks to be even hotter, with sunny skies and a high near 100F. The heat index is projected to climb as high as 106, making it significantly more dangerous than today. South southwest winds will remain light at 5 to 10 mph, with a 3% chance of rain.
Temperatures will settle to a low near 80F tomorrow night, though they may rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index could hit 105 during that period as well.
