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5-day forecast / Celina, TX

TodayMostly Sunny88° / 73°
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Celina Air Quality Alert Issued Amid Rising Heat and Humidity

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An active Air Quality Alert is in effect for Celina, TX, as temperatures climb toward 93F tomorrow. Current humidity levels are high, with a dew point of 72F.

Tessa Lindgren

June 16, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Alert Status

Celina, TX, is currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect, signaling that air quality conditions may pose health risks for sensitive groups. As of this afternoon, the atmosphere feels quite heavy. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 79%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 3 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Despite the current cloud cover, conditions are expected to clear up significantly later in the day. Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 88F. The low tonight will drop to around 73F, though temperatures may rise slightly to about 75F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the south southeast, picking up to 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings a notable increase in heat and wind. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. The National Weather Service has calculated heat index values as high as 103F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will strengthen from the south, ranging from 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Temperatures will settle to a low of around 77F tomorrow night, with heat index values remaining elevated at 101F. There is no chance of precipitation for either day.

Safety Reminders

With the combination of an active air quality alert and rising heat indices, residents should take precautions. Stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion, especially during the afternoon hours when heat indices peak. Those with respiratory sensitivities should monitor air quality reports closely and consider staying indoors during peak pollution times. Keep an eye on wind conditions tomorrow, as gusts may be strong enough to affect outdoor activities.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Tessa Lindgren

Tessa Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal outdoor life around Celina.

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