*As of Aug 8, 12 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Celina, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 84F. This discrepancy is driven by a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that linger even after sunset.
The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, which may provide slight, temporary relief but does little to lower the overall moisture content in the air.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will rise significantly as the sun takes hold. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 102F due to the combination of heat and humidity.
Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. While the chance of precipitation is low at 12%, new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible, though not guaranteed. Overnight tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy.
Temperatures will drop to a low around 75F initially, but will rise to around 78F as the night progresses. Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking near 99F.
Tomorrow continues the pattern of intense heat and sun. The day will be sunny with a high near 99F and heat index values again reaching up to 102F. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.