*As of Oct 2, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
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 this evening, signaling a heightened risk of flooding due to expected rainfall. As of this afternoon, the air temperature sits at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, though it feels like 77 degrees due to high moisture levels.
The relative humidity is notably high at 89 percent, with a dew point of 72 degrees, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the north-northeast at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 14 miles per hour. The sky remains cloudy, setting the stage for the wet weather ahead.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop today, with a 55 percent chance of precipitation. The high temperature will hover near 78 degrees, while the low is expected to be around 67 degrees. Rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and half of an inch.
As night falls, the clouds will persist, and the likelihood of storms remains high at 60 percent. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 69 degrees overnight. Wind speeds will ease to between 5 and 10 miles per hour.
Residents should be prepared for heavier rainfall tonight, with totals potentially reaching between a half and three-quarters of an inch.
