*As of Aug 28, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Little Elm is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions, with the air temperature sitting at 100F. The combination of high heat and low humidity means the heat index feels like 103F. Relative humidity is currently at 29%, and the dew point is 63F.
The sky is clear, and winds are blowing from the east-northeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. An Air Quality Alert is currently active for the region, issued by the National Weather Service. While the specific severity and urgency details are not fully specified in the current data, residents should remain aware of potential respiratory irritants in the air.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The weather pattern remains consistent with intense heat and dry conditions. Today, the high will remain near 100F, with a low of 79F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, and sunny skies are expected throughout the day.
Heat index values may reach as high as 103F. Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low of 79F. However, the heat index will still feel like 101F.
Winds will shift to the east, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings similar conditions, with a high near 100F and a low of 80F. The chance of rain is 0%, and sunny skies are forecast. Heat index values could climb to 104F.
