*As of Jul 13, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Little Elm is experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 75F, but the heat index feels like 77F due to the heavy moisture in the air. Relative humidity is at 100%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere that clings to the skin. Skies are currently filled with thunderstorms and rain, accompanied by light winds of 3 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph. This level of saturation indicates that the air is holding as much water vapor as it possibly can at this temperature.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Throughout the day, showers and thunderstorms are likely to continue. The high temperature will reach near 87F, while the low will drop to around 72F. There is a 59% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the east southeast at around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance for rain diminishes slightly. Before 10pm, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will become partly cloudy, and temperatures will settle around 72F, though they may rise to around 74F overnight. Winds will remain light, ranging from 0 to 10 mph from the southeast. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. The high will climb to near 91F, with heat index values as high as 101. The sky will be partly sunny, transitioning to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Winds will be from the east at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
