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5-day forecast / Little Elm, TX

TuesdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms87° / 73° 33%
WednesdayChance Rain Showers90° / 73° 46%
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 75° 35%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 76° 19%
SaturdayMostly Sunny93° / 77° 2%

Humidity Peaks in Little Elm as Storms Loom - Jul 14, 4 AM

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Oppressive humidity with a dew point of 75F sets the stage for today's forecast in Little Elm. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with highs near 88F.

Esme Whitman

July 14, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 14, 4 AM local time.*

Oppressive Humidity and Current Conditions

Residents in Little Elm are currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions as the overnight hours of Tuesday continue. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at a heavy 89%, with a dew point of 75F indicating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sun will break through the clouds, resulting in mostly sunny skies. Highs will reach near 88F, with temperatures gradually falling to around 85F in the afternoon. The wind will shift to the east, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.

There is a 30% chance of precipitation. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

As tonight approaches, skies will turn partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 10pm. Lows will drop to around 73F, though temperatures may rise to around 75F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather pattern continues with a high near 89F. Skies will be mostly sunny, with south southwest winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 47%, with a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms.

New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area.

Safety Reminder

Given the high humidity and potential for storms, stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Keep an eye on local updates as conditions can change rapidly with thunderstorms.

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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