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Celina Faces Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert - Jul 22, 8 AM

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An Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory are in effect for Celina, TX, with temperatures soaring near 102F. An Air Quality Alert is also active. Residents should take precautions against the intense heat and poor air conditions.

Tessa Lindgren

July 22, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alerts

Celina, TX, is currently under a significant weather watch as an Extreme Heat Warning and a Heat Advisory remain active. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued these alerts due to dangerously high temperatures and heat index values. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is in effect, indicating that air pollution levels may reach unhealthy thresholds for sensitive groups.

Right now, the air temperature stands at 82F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 89F. The relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid environment. 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

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 102F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 114, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Northeast winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.

Tonight, conditions will clear out with a low around 77F. Despite the drop in temperature, the heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 109. Winds will shift to the east northeast, maintaining a speed of around 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 97F. While this is slightly cooler than today, the heat index will still reach 104. East winds will continue at around 10 mph.

The chance of rain is 0%. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. The heat index will stay high at 103, with east southeast winds around 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be vulnerable to heat-related illnesses. Due to the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory conditions should consider staying indoors and keeping windows closed until the alert is lifted.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Tessa Lindgren

Tessa Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal outdoor life around Celina.

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