High Humidity and Afternoon Storms
Little Elm is experiencing quite humid conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 73F and a feels-like temperature of 75F. The relative humidity stands at 94%, supported by a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Today, residents should expect showers and thunderstorms to be likely before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The sky will stay cloudy throughout. The high will reach near 86F, though temperatures are expected to fall to around 83F in the afternoon. East southeast winds will range from 5 to 15 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms will persist under mostly cloudy skies. The low will be around 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. East winds will be 5 to 10 mph, and a 30% chance of precipitation remains, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weekend Warmth and Residual Moisture
Tomorrow, the area will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, and then a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The sky will be partly sunny. The high will be near 89F, with temperatures falling to around 87F in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 98 are expected. South southeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a low around 77F. Heat index values as high as 99 are anticipated. South winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, and there is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Given the high humidity and potential for storms, stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Keep an eye on local updates for any changes in conditions.
