*As of Aug 13, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory of moderate severity is currently in effect for McKinney, Texas. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to dangerously hot conditions that are expected to persist through the evening. Residents should take immediate precautions to stay cool and safe.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 97F. The relative humidity is at 49%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that contribute to the discomfort. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105. South southwest winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a zero percent chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will clear with a low around 78F. However, temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight. The heat index could remain as high as 102. South winds will persist at around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of rain remains zero percent.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 104. South winds will stay around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 pm. Precipitation chances remain at zero percent.
