*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Conditions Persist
McKinney is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth office. This severe alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on August 18. Additionally, a Heat Advisory is active until 12:00 PM CDT on August 18, and an Air Quality Alert has been in place since August 16.
These concurrent warnings highlight the significant health risks associated with the current weather pattern. The combination of high temperatures and poor air quality requires residents to take extra precautions to protect their well-being.
Current Conditions and Forecast
It is currently Monday evening, with the air temperature sitting at 102F. The heat index makes it feel like 105F, a dangerous level for outdoor activity. Relative humidity is low at 28%, and the dew point is 63F.
Winds are light at 8 mph, with gusts to 4 mph, and the sky remains clear. Today’s high was near 104F, with a low of 81F. The chance of precipitation was minimal at 10%.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows around 81F, though temperatures may rise to 83F overnight. Heat index values could reach 104F. Tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 105F and a low of 81F.
The chance of rain drops to just 2%. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values may reach 105F during the day.
