Little Elm Heat Advisory: Dangerous Heat Expected Through Tomorrow - Sep 14, 2 PM

*As of Sep 14, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

A Heat Advisory is currently active for Little Elm, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should monitor closely. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 98F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 100F. The relative humidity is at 36%, with a dew point of 66F.

Winds are blowing from the south at 12 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph. The sky is partly cloudy, but the primary concern remains the intense thermal load on the body.

Today and Tonight Outlook

The forecast indicates sunny skies for the remainder of the day, with a high near 97F. Although the official high is slightly lower than the current reading, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F. Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 80F.

Temperatures are expected to rise to around 83F overnight, keeping heat index values near 99F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%.

Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety

Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and a high near 100F. This marks a significant increase in perceived heat, with heat index values climbing as high as 104F. The low will be around 80F, with temperatures rising to 82F overnight.

Winds will shift to a south-southeast direction at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Precipitation chances remain at 1%. Given the sustained high temperatures and elevated heat indices, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion.

Check on neighbors, especially those without air conditioning, and avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight during peak heat hours.

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Sources

National Weather Service radar

National Weather Service forecast data

Open-Meteo weather data