*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Little Elm is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth office. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert has been active since yesterday afternoon.
As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. The relative humidity is 44%, with a dew point of 70F, contributing to the muggy sensation. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 100F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 98F in the afternoon, while heat index values may reach as high as 108F. The chance of precipitation is 16% according to local data, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance.
Northwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear with a low near 79F. However, temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight, and heat index values could hit 105F.
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 PM and 1 AM. North winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
