*As of Aug 14, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for McKinney, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this Friday morning, the air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 94F. The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, while the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the intense heat expected to persist through the day. Residents should be aware that the heat index values will rise significantly higher than the actual air temperature, creating hazardous conditions for those outdoors.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 102F. The heat index will climb as high as 107 during the afternoon hours. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 80F. However, heat index values may remain as high as 104 overnight. Winds will persist from the south at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 82 during the night.
