*As of Aug 7, 8 AM local time.*
Heat and humidity now
Very hot, humid weather is the main story for Little Elm Friday this morning. The air temperature is 82F, but it already feels like 89F. Humidity is oppressive, with relative humidity at 79% and a dew point of 75F. The sky is clear, and wind is moving at 6 mph with gusts to 18 mph.
That combination means the heat will be noticeable early, even before temperatures climb toward the day’s peak. The forecast calls for sunny conditions today, with a high near 100F and heat index values as high as 102. The chance of precipitation is 2%, so rain is not expected to offer much relief.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today stays sunny, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph. The low is near 80F.
Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 83 overnight. Heat index values may remain as high as 101. South southeast wind is expected around 10 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny and nearly as hot, with a high near 99F and a low near 80F. Heat index values could climb as high as 103. The chance of precipitation is 10%, and south wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.
