*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
Celina is experiencing oppressive heat and humidity this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 95F. Relative humidity is at 70%, with a dew point of 75F indicating very muggy air.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, trapping heat and moisture near the surface.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 91F today. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 98F during the peak heat of the day. South southwest winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, though skies will be partly sunny.
As evening approaches, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. Lows will settle near 75F, but temperatures will rise to around 77F overnight due to the persistent humidity. South winds will decrease to 5 to 15 mph. The high dew point ensures that the night will remain stifling, offering little relief from the day's heat.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify tomorrow. Highs will reach near 96F, with heat index values soaring as high as 100F. Skies will be mostly sunny, and south southwest winds will hover around 10 mph.