*As of Sep 13, 3 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents in Celina should remain vigilant as a Heat Advisory is currently active. This moderate-severity alert, issued by the National Weather Service, is expected to remain in effect until early tomorrow evening. The immediate weather conditions reflect the intensity of the heat, with the air temperature sitting at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
Due to the combination of heat and humidity, the feels-like temperature has reached 101 degrees. The sky is currently clear, and relative humidity stands at 37 percent, with a dew point of 66 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 12 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 13 miles per hour.
These conditions contribute to the dangerous heat levels that necessitate the current advisory.
Today’s and Tonight’s Outlook
The forecast for the remainder of the day indicates sunny skies with a high near 100 degrees. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104 degrees, making the perceived temperature significantly higher than the actual air temperature. Winds will continue to blow from the south southeast at around 10 miles per hour.
The chance of precipitation is minimal, at only 4 percent. As night falls, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79 degrees, though they may rise slightly to around 81 degrees overnight.
The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 102 degrees. Winds will ease to between 5 and 10 miles per hour from the south southeast.