*As of Jul 20, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Celina, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains active until the evening of July 20. Residents should take this warning seriously as temperatures rise significantly above normal for this time of year.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 85F. The relative humidity is sitting at 79%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 5 mph, though gusts have reached 17 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny, with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 107 during the day. Southwest winds will remain around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, so the heat will be unbroken.
Tonight, conditions will clear out, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 78F. However, the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 80F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 105. South southwest winds will continue at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow promises to be even hotter, with a high near 103F. The sky will stay sunny, and heat index values could peak at 108. West southwest winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.