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MondaySunny104° / 80° 11%
TuesdaySunny104° / 81° 3%
WednesdaySunny103° / 81°
ThursdaySunny102° / 80° 2%
FridaySunny100° / 77° 11%

Celina Weather: Heat Advisory Active as Temperatures Reach 104F - Aug 17, 11 AM

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A Heat Advisory is in effect for Celina as temperatures soar to 104F. Current conditions show 95F with a heat index of 97F. Residents should stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity during peak heat hours.

Tessa Lindgren

August 17, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 17, 11 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alerts

Celina is currently experiencing intense heat, with an air temperature of 95F and a feels-like temperature of 97F. The relative humidity stands at 37%, and the dew point is 64F. Winds are blowing from the west southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph.

The sky is partly cloudy. Two active alerts are in place for the area. A Heat Advisory, issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth, is expected to remain in effect until 8:00 PM CDT.

Additionally, an Air Quality Alert was issued earlier, though specific severity details are not currently defined. Residents should be aware of these conditions and take appropriate precautions.

Today's Forecast

Today will be sunny with a high near 104F. The chance of precipitation is low at 11%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F.

Winds will be light, around 5 mph from the west southwest. As the day progresses, the heat will remain significant, requiring careful management of outdoor activities. The low temperature tonight is expected to be near 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight.

The sky will be mostly clear, and heat index values may reach 103F. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 104F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. Heat index values are projected to reach as high as 106F.

Winds will be from the south southwest at around 5 mph. Tonight, the low temperature will be near 81F, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight. The sky will remain mostly clear, and heat index values may reach 107F.

Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph. Given the sustained high temperatures and heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially those who may be more vulnerable to the heat.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Tessa Lindgren

Tessa Lindgren covers weather, storms, and seasonal outdoor life around Celina.

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