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Little Elm Air Quality Alert Active Amid Humid, Hot Conditions

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Little Elm as temperatures climb toward 93 degrees with high humidity and rising heat indices expected through tomorrow.

Esme Whitman

June 16, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Residents of Little Elm are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect, signaling potential concerns for air quality in the area. As of this afternoon, the atmosphere is notably humid, with the air temperature sitting at 81 degrees Fahrenheit. The heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is registering at 85 degrees. Relative humidity is high at 79 percent, with a dew point of 73 degrees, contributing to a muggy atmosphere. Winds are currently calm at 0 miles per hour, with occasional gusts reaching up to 5 miles per hour. The sky is mostly cloudy at this time.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Conditions are expected to clear up later in the day. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 88 degrees. The low tonight will drop to around 75 degrees, with skies becoming partly cloudy. Winds will shift to the south-southeast, picking up slightly to 5 to 10 miles per hour.

Tomorrow brings significantly warmer conditions. Highs will reach near 93 degrees under mostly sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to climb as high as 103 degrees, creating dangerous heat stress levels for those outdoors. Winds will increase to the south at 10 to 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 30 miles per hour. Temperatures will remain warm overnight, with a low around 77 degrees and a heat index up to 101 degrees. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 10 to 15 miles per hour with similar gust potential.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Air Quality Alert and the approaching heat, residents should take precautions. Monitor local air quality reports for sensitive groups who may be affected by poor air conditions. As temperatures rise toward 93 degrees with heat indices exceeding 100 degrees, stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those with health conditions, to ensure they are safe in the rising heat.

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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