*As of Jul 15, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Little Elm feels heavy this afternoon, with a notable level of humidity lingering over the area. The current air temperature is 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. This muggy atmosphere is driven by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 70%.
Despite the moisture in the air, the sky remains mostly clear. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 8 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 89F today. As the afternoon progresses, the heat will intensify slightly, with temperatures falling to around 87F later in the day. The sky will be partly sunny, and the chance of precipitation is low at 14%. Winds will shift to the south, blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will turn mostly cloudy. The low will settle around 75F, but temperatures will actually rise to around 77F during the overnight hours. This is due to the cloud cover trapping heat. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The pattern continues into tomorrow with a high near 88F. The sky will be partly sunny, but there is a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. After that window, the chance of showers and thunderstorms increases. The overall chance of precipitation for the day is 30%. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
