Humid Start and Rising Heat
Celina is waking up to a notably muggy atmosphere this Wednesday morning. The air feels heavy, with the current dew point sitting at 73F and relative humidity at 79%. Right now, the thermometer reads 81F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 85F. A south wind is blowing at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
As the day progresses, the sun will intensify the heat. Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 102 during the afternoon hours. This significant heat index means the air will feel much hotter than the actual air temperature, creating conditions where heat-related illnesses are a real risk for those spending time outdoors.
Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook
Temperatures will drop slightly overnight, settling to a low near 78F. However, the humidity will linger. Conditions will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to around 80F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 99. Winds will shift to south southeast, blowing between 5 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow continues the warm trend. The sky will remain sunny with a high near 96F. Interestingly, temperatures are expected to fall to around 94F in the afternoon before dropping further to a low near 78F. The heat index will peak at 104, making it feel extremely hot. Winds will be lighter, coming from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal, with only a 2% chance today and 12% tomorrow.