Active Alerts and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently in effect for Little Elm, Texas. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and remains in place until 4:00 PM CDT today. Residents should remain vigilant for rapidly rising water levels and potential flash flooding as the day progresses.
Right now, the atmosphere is quite heavy with moisture. The air temperature sits at 79 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 82 degrees. Relative humidity is high at 84 percent, with a dew point of 73 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the potential weather changes ahead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Little Elm can expect a high near 89 degrees. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4:00 PM, with a 30 percent chance of precipitation. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 87 degrees in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102 degrees. South winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 76 degrees. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 97 degrees, while south winds continue around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will shift to mostly sunny skies with a high near 91 degrees. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to just 1 percent. Despite the clearing skies, the heat will persist, with heat index values as high as 98 degrees. South winds will remain steady around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 degrees. Tomorrow night, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 76 degrees, though temperatures may rise slightly to 78 overnight. The heat index will climb to 99 degrees, with south winds of 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
