*As of Sep 14, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the McKinney area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until tomorrow evening. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The air temperature is currently 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity means it feels like 102F. Relative humidity stands at 39%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph.
The sky is mostly clear, offering little relief from the direct solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105F, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature. South winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
Tonight, conditions will stay clear with a low around 79F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 81F overnight, keeping the heat index near 102F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal, at just 1%.
