*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday overnight in Little Elm, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 70%, creating a notably humid environment for residents. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph, and the sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The heat will intensify significantly throughout the day. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 104F due to the combination of heat and humidity. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 5 mph. As the sun sets, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise slightly to around 82F later in the night. Winds will increase to the south at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The oppressive heat will persist into the next day. Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values are forecast to reach 104F again, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will pick up from the south southwest, blowing between 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, the sky will clear, and temperatures will fall to a low around 79F, rising to around 82F later in the night. Winds will continue to strengthen, coming from the south at around 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.
