Oppressive Humidity and Storm Potential
Little Elm is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions. The air temperature stands at 77F, but the feels-like temperature is 79F due to a relative humidity of 100% and a dew point of 77F. Winds are calm at 0 mph, with occasional gusts up to 6 mph, under a clear sky.
Today, temperatures will climb to a high near 83F before dropping to a low near 74F. There is a 48% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. As evening approaches, the sky will turn mostly cloudy with a 50% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Overnight lows will settle around 74F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F later in the night. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow’s Heat and Rain
Tomorrow brings a significant rise in heat and continued storm chances. The high will reach near 90F, with temperatures falling slightly to around 88F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 100F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 7am, followed by a slight chance later in the day. The sky will be mostly sunny with a 50% chance of precipitation. Another quarter to half an inch of rain is possible. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 100F. Winds will increase to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation overall.
