*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the McKinney area, issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until the evening. Residents should be aware that conditions are already intense, with the air temperature sitting at 91 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, the heat index makes it feel like 99 degrees. The sky is clear, and winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 14 miles per hour. Relative humidity is at 53 percent, and the dew point is 72 degrees, contributing to the muggy sensation despite the clear skies.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 101 degrees Fahrenheit. The chance of precipitation is minimal, standing at just 1 percent. Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 miles per hour, with gusts potentially reaching 20 miles per hour.
Heat index values could climb as high as 107 degrees during the day. Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80 degrees, though they may rise to around 82 degrees overnight.
The heat index will still reach 104 degrees. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour.
