*As of Jul 22, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Little Elm is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, signaling severe and dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service has also issued a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert, compounding the risks associated with the current weather pattern. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 104F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 111F.
The relative humidity is at 32%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph, under a clear sky.
The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 114 today. Residents should expect sunny skies with a high near 103F. Overnight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 79F, though temperatures will rise to around 82F during the night. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 113, with east northeast winds around 10 mph.
Outlook and Safety Reminders
Tomorrow brings a slight relief in air temperature, with a high near 98F and sunny skies. However, the heat index will still reach as high as 106. Winds will shift to the east at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 80F, and temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. Heat index values will peak at 105, with east southeast winds between 10 and 15 mph.
