*As of Aug 5, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous heat now
Dangerous heat is the main weather story in Celina, where the air temperature is 99F and it feels like 102F. Skies are clear, relative humidity is 33%, and the dew point is 64F. Wind is moving at 11 mph, with gusts to 13 mph.
Those numbers mean the heat is already stressing outdoor conditions, even without much humidity by Texas standards. Anyone spending time outside should treat the heat seriously and plan for frequent breaks.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today stays sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 103F, and south wind is around 10 mph.
Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 79F and temperatures rising to around 81F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 104F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sun, with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation remains 1%. Heat index values may reach as high as 102F, with south southwest wind around 10 mph.