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Little Elm Air Quality Alert Issued Amid Humid Start

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Little Elm as residents face high humidity today. Temperatures will rise significantly tomorrow with heat index values reaching 103.

Esme Whitman

June 16, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Alert and Current Conditions

An Air Quality Alert is currently active for Little Elm, Texas. This advisory, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth, indicates that air quality levels may reach unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups. Residents should monitor local updates for any changes in status.

As of this Tuesday morning, the atmosphere is notably muggy. The current air temperature sits at 73F, but the high moisture content makes it feel like 75F. Relative humidity is at 94%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a sticky environment. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast Overview

Today, the sun will break through, resulting in mostly sunny skies. Highs will climb to a near 88F, while lows will settle around 75F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. Winds will shift to the east southeast, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.

Tonight, skies will transition to partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low near 75F. Winds will turn to the south southeast, picking up slightly to 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings warmer and breezier conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 103, signaling significant heat stress potential. Winds will increase to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of rain remains at 0%.

Tomorrow night, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low around 77F. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 101. South southeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory conditions should limit prolonged outdoor exertion. As temperatures rise toward the 90s with high heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and seek air-conditioned spaces during the peak heat of the day. Check on elderly neighbors or those without adequate cooling to ensure their safety during these warming trends.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Esme Whitman

Esme Whitman covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Little Elm.

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