*As of Jul 7, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Tuesday overnight in Celina, TX, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 78F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, and the sky is mostly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, reaching a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates sunny skies early on, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%, with any new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values may reach as high as 101 during the day. Winds will shift to the southwest around 5 mph.
As the day ends, conditions will improve. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 74F. However, temperatures will rise to around 76F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will turn southeast around 5 mph. Residents should note that heat index values could still reach 99 during the warmer parts of the evening.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify tomorrow. Skies will remain sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to climb to 104, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will pick up slightly from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 11% for the day.