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TuesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 40%
WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 76° 24%
ThursdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 75° 21%
FridayMostly Sunny91° / 77° 8%
SaturdaySunny93° / 78°

Humidity Peaks in Little Elm as Storms Linger - Jul 13, 12 PM

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Little Elm faces high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with temperatures rising to 91F tomorrow.

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 13, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Little Elm is experiencing quite humid conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is holding at 79%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, with only light gusts reaching 3 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, limiting direct sunlight but trapping heat near the surface.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb to a high near 87F today. There is a 47% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected with partly sunny skies. East southeast winds will pick up slightly to around 5 mph. Precipitation chances are listed at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

As evening approaches, conditions will ease slightly. Tonight brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 72F. Temperatures may rise to around 74F overnight due to the lingering humidity. Southeast winds will range from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will see a significant increase in heat. Highs will reach near 91F under partly sunny skies. The heat index values are forecast to climb as high as 101F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. East winds will remain light at around 5 mph.

There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. Overnight lows will settle around 72F, with temperatures rising to around 75F later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated at 97F. South southeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. There are no active weather alerts in effect for the area.

Safety Reminder

With high humidity and rising temperatures, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. Keep an eye on the sky for any developing storms, though no severe weather warnings are currently active.

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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