*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Little Elm is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until tomorrow evening. Right now, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 95F.
The sky is mostly clear, with relative humidity at 39% and a dew point of 64F. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 3 mph with gusts up to 7 mph. These conditions contribute to the significant heat index values reported by the NWS, which can reach as high as 100F during the day.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day will remain sunny with a high near 97F. The chance of precipitation is minimal, at just 2%. As evening approaches, the sky will stay clear, and temperatures will drop to a low around 80F.
However, the heat will not dissipate quickly; heat index values are expected to climb as high as 101F tonight. Winds will shift to a south-southeast direction, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. Residents should be aware that the perceived temperature will remain well above 100F for much of the evening hours.
