*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Flood Watch and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently active for the McKinney area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains in effect until early tomorrow morning. Residents should be prepared for the possibility of significant flooding due to heavy rainfall expected in the coming hours.
Currently, it is Wednesday afternoon, and conditions are notably hot and humid. The air temperature stands at 90 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 96 degrees. Relative humidity is at 56 percent, with a dew point of 72 degrees, contributing to the muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south at 21 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 29 miles per hour. The sky is mostly cloudy, and the wind is a prominent feature of the current weather pattern.
Today’s Forecast and Tonight’s Outlook
Today, the high temperature will reach near 94 degrees Fahrenheit, with a low near 72 degrees. There is a 30 percent chance of precipitation, with isolated rain showers expected before 4 p.m. and scattered showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Tonight, the situation becomes more significant. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected before 1 a.m., transitioning to more widespread showers and thunderstorms. The low temperature will be around 72 degrees, though it may rise to 74 degrees overnight.
The chance of precipitation increases to 80 percent, with new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. Winds will shift to 10 to 15 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 miles per hour.
