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5-day forecast / Little Elm, TX

TuesdaySunny98° / 81°
WednesdaySunny97° / 80° 2%
ThursdayMostly Sunny98° / 80° 4%
FridaySunny97° / 78° 2%
SaturdaySunny97° / 78°

Little Elm Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Index Expected Through Evening - Sep 12, 2 PM

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A Heat Advisory is active for Little Elm as temperatures reach 97F and feel like 102F. Sunny skies and high heat indices are expected today and tomorrow.

Esme Whitman

September 12, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 12, 2 PM local time.*

Current Heat Conditions

A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Little Elm, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should monitor closely. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 102 degrees. The relative humidity is currently at 39 percent, with a dew point of 68 degrees.

Winds are blowing from the south at 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 16 miles per hour. The sky remains clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the thermal load on the community.

Today and Tonight Outlook

The forecast indicates that sunny conditions will persist for the remainder of the day, with the high temperature approaching 100 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4 percent. Residents should be aware that heat index values may reach as high as 107 degrees during peak afternoon hours.

As night falls, the sky will remain mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to a low near 82 degrees. However, overnight lows are expected to rise to around 85 degrees, keeping heat index values near 105 degrees. South southeast winds will continue at approximately 10 miles per hour.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Tomorrow will mirror today’s pattern with sunny skies and a high near 100 degrees. The chance of rain remains low at 6 percent. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 98 degrees in the afternoon, with heat index values peaking at 103 degrees.

Winds will shift to the south, ranging between 5 and 10 miles per hour. As the day ends, clear skies are expected, with lows near 82 degrees rising to 84 degrees overnight. Heat index values may reach 104 degrees.

Given the sustained high temperatures and elevated heat indices across both days, it is crucial to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day, and check on vulnerable neighbors who may be affected by the prolonged heat.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

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Esme Whitman covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Little Elm.

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