*As of Jul 20, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Celina, TX, is currently under a Heat Advisory, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerously high temperatures that will persist through the coming days. Right now, the air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 104F.
The relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that contribute to the oppressive heat index.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky remains sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 107F. Winds will be from the south southwest around 5 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. As tonight approaches, conditions will clear with a low near 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 106F.
Winds will shift to the south around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings even hotter conditions. The forecast calls for a sunny sky with a high near 103F. The heat index is projected to climb to 109F.
Winds will be from the west southwest, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Overnight into tomorrow night, the sky will clear again with a low around 81F.