Air quality alert active as humid heat builds in Celina - Aug 4, 8 AM

*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*

Alert and current conditions

Celina’s main weather concern this morning is an active Air Quality Alert, paired with sticky air already in place. The dew point is 70F, and relative humidity is 74%, making the 79F air temperature feel like 80F. Skies are clear, and wind is 5 mph with gusts to 17 mph.

The alert is the only active NWS/NOAA alert listed for Celina. Its severity and urgency are listed as Unknown. No other watch, warning or advisory is reported in the facts for this forecast.

Today and tonight

Today stays sunny and hot, with a high near 99F. The heat index may rise as high as 100. Rain is not expected to be a major factor, with the chance of precipitation at 2%. South wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight should be mostly clear. The low is near 78F, with temperatures rising to around 80 overnight. The heat index may be as high as 98. South southeast wind is expected at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and safety

Tomorrow brings more sun and a high near 100F, with a low near 80F. The heat index may reach 102, and the chance of precipitation is 1%. South southwest wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

With heat, humidity and an air quality alert in place, keep plans flexible if you are sensitive to poor air quality. Drink water, take breaks from strenuous outdoor activity, and try to cool down before heat stress builds.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com