*As of Jul 31, 1 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Celina, TX, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains active until 8:00 PM CDT today. Residents are urged to monitor conditions closely as the heat index poses significant risks to health and safety.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 104F. The dew point is recorded at 70F, with relative humidity at 42%.
Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Celina will experience sunny skies with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 109F. Southwest winds will average around 10 mph.
Overnight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 109F, with southwest winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with slightly lower peak temperatures. Sunny skies are expected with a high near 96F. Winds will shift to the north northeast, blowing around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 7%. Overnight tomorrow, skies will become mostly clear. The low will drop to around 73F, potentially rising to 75F later.