*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Celina is experiencing a notably hot afternoon today. The air temperature currently stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 98F. This significant heat index value indicates that the atmosphere feels much hotter than the actual thermometer reading suggests.
Humidity levels are quite elevated, with the relative humidity at 59% and a dew point of 73F. These conditions contribute to the muggy feel across the area. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 91F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values can climb as high as 98 during the day. Partly sunny skies are expected, with a 14% chance of precipitation. Winds will continue from the south southwest around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The high is forecast to be near 96F, with heat index values soaring as high as 101F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to just 4%. Winds will remain from the south southwest, but will decrease to around 10 mph.