Little Elm Weather: Heat Index Hits 100 With Afternoon Storms - Jun 12, 12 PM

As of Jun 12, 12 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat

Little Elm is experiencing oppressive heat and humidity this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of moisture and warmth pushes the feels-like temperature to 95F. Relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the day progresses.

Today’s Forecast: Storms and High Heat

Temperatures will peak near 90F today. The National Weather Service indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1pm. Between 1pm and 4pm, there is a chance for additional showers and thunderstorms.

The sky will be partly sunny during this period. As the day wears on, temperatures may fall to around 86F in the afternoon. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100.

South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight, conditions will ease slightly with partly cloudy skies. The low will settle around 79F. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 99. South southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow, the weather will shift to mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. Heat index values could climb as high as 101. Winds will increase, blowing from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to 4%.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values approaching 100 today and tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the potential for afternoon storms requires caution when driving and being outdoors.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com