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5-day forecast / Celina, TX

ThursdaySunny104° / 80° 13%
FridayMostly Sunny103° / 79° 7%
SaturdaySunny104° / 79° 6%
SundaySunny104° / 80° 3%
MondaySunny103° / 81° 4%

Celina Heat Index Hits 104 Today With Scattered Storms Possible - Jul 5, 12 PM

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Temperatures soar to 98F with a heat index near 104 in Celina today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, bringing relief from the intense heat.

Tessa Lindgren

July 5, 20262 min read

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

As of Jul 5, 12 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Celina is experiencing very hot conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 99F. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light from the south at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky is mostly clear overhead.

Today's Forecast and Storm Potential

Temperatures will climb to a high near 98F today. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 104. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.

The sky will be partly sunny. Highs will fall to around 95F in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is 43%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain humid with a low near 75F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. The sky will be mostly cloudy.

Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index could reach 100. Winds will come from the east northeast at around 5 mph.

The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow's Outlook

The weather will clear up significantly tomorrow. Skies will be sunny with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102.

Winds will be from the east northeast around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 7%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 75F overnight, with skies becoming mostly clear.

Winds will shift to the east at around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values today and tomorrow, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the heat. While storms are possible today, they are not expected to cause significant flooding or damage.

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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