*As of Jul 18, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The morning in Little Elm is defined by significant moisture in the air. Current readings show an air temperature of 79F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 82F. The relative humidity sits at a heavy 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating a muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph. Despite the moisture, the sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect a hot and humid day ahead. The high will reach near 95F under mostly sunny skies. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values will climb as high as 100F during the afternoon hours. Winds will ease slightly to around 10 mph from the south southwest, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 4%.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain warm and sticky. The low will drop to near 78F, but temperatures will actually rise to around 80F overnight. This is due to persistent humidity, which will keep heat index values as high as 101F. Winds will continue from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Skies will be mostly clear.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify tomorrow. Highs will climb to near 97F under sunny skies. The heat index is expected to peak at 103F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will remain from the south southwest at around 10 mph. The chance of rain is negligible at 1%.
