*As of Jul 9, 8 AM local time.*
Intense Heat and Humidity Arrive
Little Elm is bracing for a significant heat event this morning. Current conditions show an air temperature of 82F, but the heavy moisture in the air makes it feel like 87F. The relative humidity sits at 70%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere that will persist through the day. The sky remains clear, allowing solar radiation to drive temperatures upward rapidly.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Little Elm will see sunny skies with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will be from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, meaning the heat will be uninterrupted by rain. Overnight, skies will clear, but temperatures will remain elevated, dropping only to a low near 80F. The heat index will stay high, around 104F, as south winds of 10 to 15 mph continue to push moisture into the area.
Tomorrow, the heat will linger with sunny conditions and a high near 98F. The heat index will peak around 100F. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, maintaining speeds around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain remains negligible at 1%. Overnight tomorrow, temperatures will fall to a low near 78F, with the heat index reaching 101F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph.
