*As of Aug 11, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Little Elm, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert, expected to remain in effect, highlights the dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity that will persist through the evening. The advisory underscores the need for caution as the region experiences oppressive heat.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the humid air makes it feel like 82F. The relative humidity is at 89%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun’s intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Little Elm will see sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. South southwest winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 81F. However, temperatures will rise to around 85F overnight, keeping the heat index values as high as 102. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 10 to 15 mph. This lack of cooling overnight means the heat will linger, preventing the body from fully recovering.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 100F under sunny skies. The heat index will reach as high as 104. South winds will maintain speeds of 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
The chance of rain is 0%. Tomorrow night will also be clear, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 102, with south winds gusting up to 25 mph.
