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5-day forecast / Little Elm, TX

MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 41%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 41%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 74° 30%
ThursdayMostly Sunny90° / 76° 8%
FridayMostly Sunny92° / 77° 2%

Humid Heat Persists in Little Elm With Scattered Storms Expected - Jul 12, 8 PM

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Little Elm residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will reach 96F with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. No weather alerts are currently active.

Esme Whitman

July 13, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Sunday evening in Little Elm, TX, where the air feels heavy and muggy. The current air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. This discomfort is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere, with the relative humidity at 70% and a dew point of 72F. These conditions indicate quite humid air that lingers close to the ground. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph, while the sky remains completely overcast.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Temperatures are expected to climb significantly during the day. Today, the high will reach near 96F, with the low settling near 75F. There is a 41% chance of precipitation, bringing the possibility of showers and thunderstorms.

As the day transitions into tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms remains, with a 40% probability of precipitation. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Temperatures will drop to a low around 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to hit values as high as 97. Winds will shift to a southeast direction at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow brings slightly cooler highs but continued humidity. The high will be near 90F, with a low near 74F. The sky will be partly sunny, and there is again a 41% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Rainfall totals could range from a quarter to half an inch. The heat index may reach as high as 100. Winds will be from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and elevated heat indices warrants caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Be prepared for sudden changes in weather due to the potential for thunderstorms, and keep an eye on local updates as conditions evolve.

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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