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Little Elm Braces for Heat Advisory as Temperatures Soar Near 102°F - Jul 31, 5 AM

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for Little Elm, TX, with current feels-like temperatures at 92°F and a high near 102°F expected today. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat.

Esme Whitman

July 31, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 31, 5 AM local time.*

Extreme Heat Underway

Little Elm, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. The advisory carries moderate severity and is expected to remain in effect until late tonight. Conditions are already intense, with the air temperature at 86°F and a feels-like reading of 92°F due to significant humidity.

The dew point stands at 72°F, contributing to a relative humidity of 62%. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph under clear skies.

Forecast and Safety Guidance

Today will be exceptionally hot and sunny, with a high near 102°F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 110°F during the day. Southwest winds around 10 mph are expected to persist through the afternoon.

As evening approaches, skies will remain clear before transitioning to partly cloudy conditions tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 82°F, though they may rise slightly to around 84°F overnight. Heat index values could still reach 108°F at times.

West southwest winds will lighten to between 5 and 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings a slight relief from the peak intensity but remains warm. Highs will near 96°F with mostly sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to be as high as 98°F.

Winds will shift to the north around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. Overnight tomorrow, conditions will become mostly clear with a low near 75°F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77°F overnight, accompanied by north northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Given the active Heat Advisory and the extreme heat index values forecast for today, residents should prioritize safety. It is critical to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning if possible.

Avoid leaving people or pets in parked vehicles. The combination of high temperatures and humidity creates dangerous conditions that can lead to heat-related illnesses quickly.

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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