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Little Elm Faces Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert - Jul 22, 8 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. Residents should take precautions against the intense heat and poor air.

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, 8 AM local time.*

Critical Weather Alerts Active

Little Elm, TX is currently navigating a complex and dangerous weather setup. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning, which carries a severe severity and expected urgency, valid until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. This is the most critical alert in effect, signaling life-threatening heat conditions.

Additionally, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency is active until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT. Compounding the environmental stress, an Air Quality Alert issued on July 21 at 2:42PM CDT is also in force, though its specific urgency and severity levels are listed as unknown.

Current Conditions and Forecast

Right now, the air temperature stands at 88F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. The relative humidity is at 52%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear.

Today, the high will reach near 102F, with a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%, and skies will stay sunny. The National Weather Service notes heat index values as high as 114 today, with north northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will clear out, with a low around 79F, though temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight. Heat index values will remain high at 110, with east northeast winds around 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the high will drop slightly to near 97F, with a low near 80F. Precipitation chances remain minimal at 1%, with sunny skies expected. Heat index values will peak at 104, driven by east winds around 10 mph.

Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. Heat index values will be as high as 103, with east southeast winds around 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory, residents must prioritize hydration and limit midday exertion. The combination of extreme heat and an active Air Quality Alert requires extra caution. Stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day, use air conditioning if possible, and check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat.

Avoid outdoor activities during peak sun hours to reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.

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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