*As of Jul 31, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
McKinney, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating with expected urgency, signaling that residents should exercise caution as temperatures remain dangerously high. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 102F, but the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 106F.
The relative humidity is at 29%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast Outlook
Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 103F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111 during the day, accompanied by southwest winds around 10 mph.
Tonight, skies will transition to partly cloudy with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 109, with west southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a slight relief from the peak intensity, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 97F. The low for tomorrow night is expected to be around 73F. Precipitation chances remain very low at 7% for tomorrow.
