*As of Aug 20, 6 AM local time.*
Severe Heat Warning in Effect
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for the McKinney area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert indicates dangerous heat conditions are expected to persist. Residents should take immediate precautions to protect their health and safety during this period of intense warmth.
Current Conditions and Today's Outlook
It is currently Thursday morning in McKinney. The air temperature stands at 81 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 83 degrees. Relative humidity is at 66 percent, and the dew point is 68 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 8 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 11 miles per hour. The sky is clear.
Today will be sunny with a high near 105 degrees and a low near 82 degrees. The chance of precipitation is low at 14 percent. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111 degrees.
Winds will shift to the south southwest at speeds between 5 and 10 miles per hour. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 82 degrees, though temperatures may rise to around 84 degrees overnight. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 10 miles per hour.
