*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Little Elm residents are starting their Thursday morning with noticeably muggy air. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the heat index feels slightly warmer at 78F due to the moisture in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is holding steady at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating a heavy load of water vapor in the air.
Winds are light, blowing from the south at 7 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky is currently mostly cloudy, setting a humid tone for the day ahead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day, reaching a high near 89F. The chance of precipitation is 42%, with showers and thunderstorms possible. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, followed by a continued chance later in the day.
Skies will be partly sunny. South winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.
As evening approaches, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains before 10pm. Temperatures will drop to a low near 75F, though they may rise to around 77F overnight. Skies will be partly cloudy with south winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph. Another slight chance of rainfall less than a tenth of an inch is possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will warm up further by tomorrow, with a high near 91F. The sky will be mostly sunny, offering a break from the clouds, though there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The heat index may reach as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature.
