McKinney heat near 97F as two air quality alerts remain active - Aug 3, 4 PM

*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*

Heat and clear skies

Very hot weather is the main story for McKinney, with clear skies and an active air quality concern. The current air temperature is 97F, and it feels like 95F. Relative humidity is 24%, the dew point is 54F, and wind is 7 mph with gusts to 10 mph. Skies are clear.

Today stays sunny, with a high near 97F and a 0% chance of precipitation. Tonight remains clear, with a low near 74F. The official forecast also keeps southeast wind in the 5 to 10 mph range tonight, with heat index values as high as 97F.

Tomorrow

Tomorrow remains sunny and hotter, with a high near 100F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 0%, so the local pattern remains dry. Heat index values may reach 100F, and the forecast calls for south wind in the 5 to 10 mph range.

The clear sky and sunshine keep the focus on heat rather than rain for the next part of the forecast.

Air quality and safety

NWS/NOAA lists two Air Quality Alerts for McKinney. The alert information provided lists severity and urgency as unknown for both. Treat the alerts as a signal to pay attention to how the air feels if you are outside, especially if you are sensitive to air pollution.

With temperatures near 97F today and 100F tomorrow, drink water, take breaks in shade or air conditioning, and ease strenuous outdoor activity when you can. Check on people who may have a harder time handling heat, and do not leave anyone in a parked vehicle.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com