*As of Sep 2, 8 AM local time.*
Muggy Morning, Hot Afternoon
Celina is starting this morning with noticeable humidity that will likely persist through the day. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the combination of 79% relative humidity and a dew point of 72F makes it feel like 82F. The sky is currently clear, and winds are calm at 0 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph.
As the day progresses, the heat will intensify significantly. The forecast calls for a high near 97F, with heat index values potentially reaching 101F. The chance of precipitation remains low at 7%, keeping the day sunny and dry for most of the afternoon.
East southeast winds are expected to shift to 5 to 10 mph, providing some movement but not enough to significantly cool the perceived temperature.
Evening Shift and Tomorrow's Outlook
As night falls, the atmosphere will remain mostly clear, though a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1am. The low temperature will hover around 76F, but heat index values may still reach 99F due to lingering moisture. Southeast winds will pick up to around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a similar pattern of warmth and humidity. The high will be near 94F, with heat indices again reaching 101F. There is a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch.