*As of Aug 11, 1 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
McKinney, TX is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory carries a moderate severity rating with expected urgency, signaling significant heat stress for the area. As of this Tuesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F.
Relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies today with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 106 during peak hours. South winds will increase slightly, around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low near 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. The heat index could stay as high as 104, with south winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach 104. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. Precipitation chances drop to 0%. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 79F and a heat index up to 101.
