*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
McKinney residents are currently dealing with dangerous heat levels, with the air temperature sitting at 99F and the feels-like temperature reaching 100F. The sky is clear, and relative humidity stands at 31%, while the dew point is 63F. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph.
Two active alerts from the National Weather Service Fort Worth office are in effect. A Heat Advisory, classified as moderate severity, remains in place until 8:00 PM CDT on August 27. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert was issued on August 25 at 2:35 PM CDT.
These conditions require caution, particularly for those spending time outdoors during peak heat hours.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 101F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 16%, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 PM and 1 AM tonight. Temperatures will rise to around 79F overnight, with heat index values potentially reaching 107F.
Winds will shift to the north, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion, as the heat index can feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature.
