As of Jun 18, 4 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Heat Advisory
Little Elm is currently under an active Heat Advisory, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency for the area. It is currently Thursday overnight, and the atmosphere remains heavy with moisture. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F due to the high relative humidity of 89%.
The dew point is recorded at 75F, indicating oppressively humid conditions that make the air feel thick and stagnant. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph, while the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory to warn of the dangerous heat index values expected. Residents should take this alert seriously as the region prepares for significant thermal stress. The advisory is in effect until the evening, covering the peak heat hours of the day.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Little Elm will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The heat index values are projected to reach as high as 109F, creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors. Southeast winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, with a low near 78F expected later.
Tonight, the weather will shift. Partly cloudy skies will give way to mostly cloudy conditions after 10pm, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low will settle around 78F.
Winds will shift to the east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 106F. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
