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5-day forecast / Little Elm, TX

TuesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 76° 20%
WednesdaySunny98° / 79° 9%
ThursdaySunny100° / 78°
FridaySunny98° / 82°
SaturdaySunny97° / 81° 6%

Little Elm Weather: Oppressive Humidity and Heat Index Near 101 Today - Jul 7, 8 AM

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Little Elm faces oppressive humidity with a dew point of 79F and a heat index reaching 101 today. Sunny skies dominate, with a slight chance of showers after 1pm.

Esme Whitman

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*

Oppressive Humidity and Heat

Little Elm is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 83F due to the heavy moisture in the air. Relative humidity is at 100%, with a dew point of 79F. Winds are light at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph, under clear skies.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, Little Elm will see a high near 96F. The heat index will climb to values as high as 101. The sky will be sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Southwest winds will be around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm. The low will be around 76F, with temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. The heat index will reach as high as 98. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, Little Elm will be sunny. The high will be near 98F, with temperatures falling to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index will reach as high as 101. South southwest winds will be 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 79F. Temperatures will rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index will reach as high as 103. South winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values, it is important to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives to ensure they are safe in the heat.

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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