*As of Aug 15, 5 AM local time.*
Heat Advisory in Effect
A Heat Advisory is currently active for Little Elm, signaling a period of dangerous heat. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which is expected to remain in effect until this evening. Residents should be aware that the combination of high temperatures and humidity will create uncomfortable and potentially hazardous conditions throughout the day.
The current air temperature is 84F, but it feels like 91F due to the high moisture content in the air. Relative humidity stands at 70%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating significant mugginess. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, and the sky is currently clear.
Today's Forecast and Conditions
Today will be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 107F, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature. The low temperature will be near 81F.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, so rain is not expected to provide relief. Winds will shift to the south southwest, ranging from 10 to 15 mph. As night falls, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows around 81F, though temperatures may rise to around 83F overnight.
South winds will continue at around 15 mph. The heat index values at night could reach 106F, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
