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Dangerous Heat Persists in Little Elm as Temperatures Climb to 101F - Aug 12, 5 PM

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Little Elm residents face dangerous heat today with a high near 101F and heat index values reaching 110. Winds will gust up to 30 mph tonight and tomorrow.

Esme Whitman

August 12, 20261 min read

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

*As of Aug 12, 5 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook

Dangerous heat is currently affecting Little Elm, TX, with the air temperature at 99F and a feels-like temperature of 102F. Relative humidity sits at 33% with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, under partly cloudy skies.

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 101F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 110. South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is no chance of precipitation, leaving conditions dry and intensely hot.

Overnight and Tomorrow Forecast

Tonight, skies will clear out, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 82F. However, heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 86F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 107. Winds will persist from the south at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 101F. Heat index values will peak at 106. Winds will shift to the south southwest, maintaining speeds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. No rain is expected.

Safety Reminders

With heat index values exceeding 100F, the risk of heat-related illness is significant. It is critical to stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours when the sun is strongest.

If you must be outside, seek air-conditioned spaces regularly and wear lightweight, light-colored clothing. Check on elderly neighbors or those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during this prolonged period of dangerous heat.

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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