*As of Jul 16, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Little Elm are experiencing quite humid air this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 84F, but the heat index feels significantly warmer at 91F due to the moisture in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 73F indicating a muggy environment.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, limiting direct sunlight but trapping heat near the surface.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the high will reach near 89F. There is a 42% chance of showers and thunderstorms. A chance of these storms exists before 1pm, followed by a continued chance later in the day.
Temperatures may fall to around 87F in the afternoon as clouds persist. South winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tonight, conditions remain mostly cloudy with a low near 75F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 10pm. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. South southeast winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the weather will improve with partly sunny skies. The high will climb to near 91F. Heat index values could reach as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature.
