Current Conditions and Humidity
Celina is experiencing a notably humid start to the day. As of this Friday morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. The relative humidity is holding at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day. The high today is expected to reach near 94F, while the low tonight will settle around 78F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms to develop after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 15% for the day, though the National Weather Service notes a 20% chance for the afternoon period.
Heat will be a major factor. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 99 during the day. Tonight, conditions will become partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 97. Winds will shift to south southeast around 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify further by tomorrow. The high is projected to near 97F, with a low of 77F. Similar to today, the sky will be mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The heat index is expected to climb to 102, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.