Current Conditions and Heat Index
Little Elm is experiencing a very hot evening as the sun sets. The current air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 97F. This significant difference is driven by a dew point of 70F, which keeps the relative humidity at 49%. The sky is currently clear, allowing for rapid cooling later in the night. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, providing some slight relief from the stagnant air.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high reached near 96F under mostly clear skies. The chance of precipitation was minimal at just 1%. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 77F. The heat index will climb to as high as 98F during the evening hours. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with slightly lower peak temperatures. The high will be near 91F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index is expected to reach 99F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will slow to around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain remains very low at 2%. Overnight into tomorrow night, skies will clear again, with lows around 77F and temperatures rising slightly to 79F. The heat index will drop to around 97F.
