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Little Elm Faces Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert - Jul 22, 4 AM

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Little Elm, TX is under an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory with highs near 102F. An Air Quality Alert is also active. Current conditions are hot and humid.

Esme Whitman

July 22, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alerts

Little Elm, Texas, is currently experiencing significant heat stress under multiple active National Weather Service alerts. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe, is in effect until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. Additionally, a Heat Advisory, rated as moderate, remains active until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT. An Air Quality Alert was issued on July 21 at 2:42PM CDT and is also currently in force.

Right now, it is Wednesday overnight. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are light at 2 mph with gusts up to 4 mph, and the sky is clear.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 102F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 114. Winds will shift to the north northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Overnight tonight, conditions will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 84F, though they may rise to around 87F later in the night.

Winds will become east at around 0 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will continue to shine with a high near 97F. The heat index will climb to 104. East winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph. The chance of rain remains at 1%. Tonight tomorrow, the sky will be mostly clear with a low around 80F, rising to around 82F overnight. Winds will be from the east southeast at around 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and the high heat index values, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors and those without air conditioning. Due to the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory sensitivities should monitor local air quality reports and consider limiting prolonged outdoor activities.

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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