*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Conditions Persist
Celina is currently experiencing dangerous heat levels, with the air temperature sitting at 102F. The combination of high heat and 28% relative humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 105F. The sky remains clear, and winds are light at 7 mph. These conditions are part of a broader pattern of intense heat affecting the region, prompting significant safety concerns for residents and visitors alike.
Forecast and Active Alerts
The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for the area, indicating severe conditions are expected. This alert is accompanied by a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert, highlighting the compounded risks of the current weather. Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 103F and a low near 80F.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 11%. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with lows around 80F, though temperatures may rise to 82F overnight. Heat index values could reach 104F.
Tomorrow will be even warmer, with a high near 104F and a low near 81F. Sunny conditions are expected, with a mere 2% chance of rain. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.