*As of Jul 24, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Celina, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until the evening of July 24. The advisory highlights the dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity that will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
It is currently Friday overnight, and conditions are already oppressive. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is high at 84%, with a dew point of 75F indicating very moist air. Skies are mostly cloudy, and winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, resulting in partly sunny skies. Highs will reach near 97F. Despite a low chance of precipitation at just 6%, the heat index is expected to climb as high as 106. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight, skies will transition to mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 79F. However, humidity will remain a factor, with heat index values staying as high as 106. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to reach 108, creating hazardous conditions for prolonged outdoor activity. South-southwest winds will be around 10 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear, with lows around 80F and lighter south winds of 5 to 10 mph.