*As of Aug 15, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alert
Little Elm is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until tomorrow evening. Right now, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 102F.
The sky is mostly clear, with relative humidity at 33% and a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, though gusts have reached 14 mph. These conditions contribute to the dangerous heat levels that residents are experiencing this evening.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day concluded with a high near 100F and a low near 82F, with only a 1% chance of precipitation. The sun shone brightly throughout the period. Tonight, the sky will remain clear.
Temperatures will dip to around 82F before rising to approximately 85F overnight. The heat index is expected to reach values as high as 105F, indicating that the perceived temperature will remain dangerously high even after sunset. South winds will continue at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
This persistent warmth means that relief from the heat is unlikely to be significant during the night hours.
