Current Conditions and Alert Status
Little Elm, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The advisory remains in effect until the evening hours, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. Right now, the air temperature sits at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter. The current heat index, or "feels like" temperature, is 100F.
Humidity levels are oppressively high, with the relative humidity at 70% and a dew point of 77F. These conditions create a muggy atmosphere that can make even mild temperatures feel intense. Winds are currently blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment, but that is set to change rapidly as the day progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, Little Elm will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 109F during the peak heat of the day. Southeast winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. Despite the clear skies, the heat index values remain dangerously high.
Tonight, the weather pattern shifts dramatically. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop after 10pm. The sky will become mostly cloudy, and the low will drop to around 78F. While the heat index may still reach 106F earlier in the evening, the incoming storms will bring relief. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the east northeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
