Current Conditions and Heat Index
Celina is experiencing a significant heat event this Tuesday afternoon. The air temperature currently stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. Relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating a fairly humid atmosphere that reduces the body's ability to cool itself through evaporation. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, providing minimal relief from the warmth. The sky remains clear, allowing full solar intensity to drive temperatures upward.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will remain out with no chance of precipitation. Highs will reach near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 102F due to the south-southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. This creates dangerous heat stress conditions for anyone spending extended time outdoors.
Tonight, skies will stay clear with a low near 78F. Temperatures will rise to around 80F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 100F. Winds will shift slightly to the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Tomorrow, conditions will mirror today with a high near 97F and sunny skies. The heat index will again climb to 102F. Winds will turn to the south around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is a 1% chance of precipitation tomorrow, effectively zero.