Little Elm Under Extreme Heat Warning as Temperatures Hold Near 104 - Aug 18, 5 PM

*As of Aug 18, 5 PM local time.*

Severe Heat Alert in Effect

Little Elm is currently operating under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert remains active until tomorrow evening. The dangerous heat is evident in the current conditions, where the air temperature stands at 104F.

Despite the high air temperature, the relative humidity is low at 20%, resulting in a feels-like temperature of 103F. The dew point is 55F, and winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky is clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.

Today and Tonight Outlook

The forecast for today indicates sunny skies with a high near 103F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105F. Winds will remain light, around 5 mph from the south.

There is no chance of precipitation. Tonight, the sky will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 84F, but they are expected to rise to around 87F overnight.

The heat index will stay high, reaching up to 104F. Winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph from the south.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Tomorrow will bring similar conditions with sunny skies and a high near 103F. The heat index values are projected to climb to 106F. Winds will be from the south southwest at around 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation remains at 0%. Tonight after tomorrow, the sky will be mostly clear. Lows will be near 83F, with temperatures rising to around 87F overnight.

The heat index will reach up to 105F. Winds will be from the south at around 10 mph. Given the sustained high temperatures and low humidity, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day.

Check on neighbors and ensure pets have access to shade and water.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com