*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the McKinney area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 100F, with a feels-like temperature of 103F. The relative humidity is 29%, and the dew point is 63F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation that has driven today’s high near 102F. The low temperature for today is expected to be near 79F, with a 0% chance of precipitation.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the sustained high heat index values, which can reach as high as 105F during the day.
Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook
Tonight will remain clear with a low around 79F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 81F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 103F. South winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 104F. The heat index values could reach as high as 107F, making the perceived temperature even more intense. West southwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Tomorrow night will also be clear, with lows around 80F and temperatures rising to 83F overnight. The heat index may again reach 107F, with south winds around 5 mph.
