Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Little Elm, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The alert carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to remain in effect through the evening. The immediate threat is dangerous heat, with the current air temperature at 93F while the heat index makes it feel like 103F. Humidity levels are also quite high, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 53%. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 29 mph, contributing to the oppressive conditions.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will remain sunny with a high near 92F and a low around 78F. There is no chance of precipitation. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102F during the day. Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 78F. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 101F. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will grow even more intense. The high will climb to near 96F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to reach a dangerous 106F. Southeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tomorrow night, there is a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 79F. The heat index will remain high at 106F, with southeast winds dropping to 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rainfall is possible.
