*As of Jul 21, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Celina, TX is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning, a severe alert issued by the National Weather Service. This warning remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. The atmosphere is already feeling the strain of the incoming heat.
Right now, the air temperature sits at 77F, but the humidity is making it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 78F. The relative humidity is at 78%, and the dew point is recorded at 70F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 12 mph.
The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will climb rapidly as the day progresses. Today is forecast to be sunny with a high near 103F. The heat index, which accounts for humidity, is expected to reach as high as 112F. Winds will be light, coming from the west northwest at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, the sky will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, but will rise to around 81F later in the night. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 5 mph. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 109F during the overnight hours.
Tomorrow will continue the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 102F. The heat index is projected to hit 111F. Winds will pick up slightly, blowing from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph.