*As of Jul 22, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Poor Air Quality
Little Elm is under an Extreme Heat Warning, a severe alert issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This warning is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. Alongside this severe warning, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity remains active until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
An Air Quality Alert is also in place, indicating that air pollution levels may pose health risks for sensitive groups.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat. The air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. Relative humidity is at 39%, and the dew point is 66F.
Winds are light at 5 mph with gusts up to 8 mph, and the sky is clear. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 114 today, underscoring the dangerous nature of the current heat wave.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. The low will drop to near 79F tonight. There is a 1% chance of precipitation, so rain is not expected. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 82F, with heat index values reaching 110. Winds will shift to the east northeast at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 97F. The low will be near 80F. The chance of precipitation stays at 1%. Overnight tomorrow, temperatures will again rise to around 82F, with heat index values as high as 103. Winds will be from the east southeast at around 10 mph.
