Little Elm Heat Index Nears 105 Tomorrow as Humidity Lingers - Jun 20, 4 PM

As of Jun 20, 4 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Little Elm is experiencing a notably hot afternoon with significant humidity. The air temperature is currently 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Relative humidity stands at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 3 mph with gusts up to 5 mph, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today will be sunny with a high near 88F. The National Weather Service indicates a southeast wind around 5 mph. As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 76F.

Winds will shift to the south southeast, increasing to 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 98 during the evening hours.

Tomorrow and Overnight Outlook

Temperatures will rise significantly tomorrow. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. The heat index will climb to 105, creating dangerous heat stress conditions. South winds will pick up to around 15 mph, with gusts reaching 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is very low at 2%.

Overnight, conditions will shift. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4am, with partly cloudy skies. The low will be around 79F, with temperatures rising to around 81 overnight.

The heat index will remain high at 105. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 105, extreme caution is advised. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the intense heat. Be aware of the slight chance of storms tomorrow night and prepare accordingly.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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