*As of Sep 13, 3 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. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 99 degrees.
The relative humidity is 35 percent, and the dew point is 64 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 6 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 10 miles per hour. The sky is clear, contributing to the intense solar radiation driving the high heat index values.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect sunny conditions for the remainder of the day, with the high temperature reaching near 99 degrees. The heat index values are projected to climb as high as 103 degrees, making the air feel significantly warmer than the actual thermometer reading. Winds will shift to around 10 miles per hour from the south southeast, with gusts potentially reaching 20 miles per hour.
Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 82 degrees, though they may rise slightly to around 84 degrees overnight. The heat index will continue to hover near 103 degrees, and winds will remain steady at approximately 10 miles per hour from the south southeast.
