Little Elm heat builds toward 100F under clear skies - Aug 6, 8 AM

*As of Aug 6, 8 AM local time.*

Very hot start

Very hot weather is the main story for Little Elm. It is currently Thursday this morning, and the air temperature is 82F with a feels-like temperature of 84F under a clear sky. Relative humidity is 55%, and the dew point is 64F. Wind is 8 mph, with gusts to 14 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today stays sunny and turns much hotter, with a high near 100F. The chance of precipitation is 1%, so rain is not expected to be a factor. Forecast heat index values may reach 103, and south wind is expected around 10 mph.

Tonight remains clear, with a low near 81F. Forecast heat index values may be as high as 102, and the wind is expected from the south southeast around 10 mph.

Tomorrow is expected to be sunny, then carry a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. Forecast heat index values may reach 102. South wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts for Little Elm.

Even without an alert, the heat is worth taking seriously. Drink water, take breaks in cooler places when you can, and limit strenuous outdoor activity during the hottest conditions. Check on people and pets who may be more sensitive to heat, and do not leave anyone in a parked vehicle.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com