*As of Aug 15, 5 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the Celina area, signaling dangerous heat conditions that residents should expect to persist. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 101 degrees. The relative humidity is currently at 37 percent, with a dew point of 66 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 29 miles per hour. The sky remains clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the thermal load on the local environment.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 100 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1 percent. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees, indicating that the perceived temperature will be significantly higher than the actual air temperature.
Winds will shift to a south-southwest direction around 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 20 miles per hour. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 79 degrees. Temperatures are expected to rise slightly to around 81 degrees overnight.
The south wind will continue at approximately 10 miles per hour, maintaining the warm air mass over the region.