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5-day forecast / Little Elm, TX

TodaySunny96° / 79° 2%
ThursdaySunny96° / 79° 12%
FridayMostly Sunny96° / 80° 8%
SaturdayMostly Sunny96° / 80° 12%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 78° 18%

Little Elm Weather: Oppressive Humidity and Highs Near 96

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Little Elm faces oppressive humidity with a dew point of 75F today. Highs near 96F and heat indices up to 102 expected through tomorrow.

Esme Whitman

July 1, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Humidity

Little Elm is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 100. South winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. As tonight approaches, skies will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise to around 81F during the overnight hours. Heat index values will remain high, reaching up to 99. Winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, Little Elm will see sunny skies again with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 102, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 12%, though conditions remain largely dry. Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 79F, rising to around 81F later. Heat index values will reach 100, with southeast winds around 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices reaching 102 tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, to ensure they are safe in the heat. There are no active weather alerts at this time, but the oppressive humidity and high temperatures require caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Esme Whitman

Esme Whitman covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Little Elm.

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