*As of Sep 16, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Celina area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until this evening. The primary concern is the combination of high air temperatures and significant humidity, which creates dangerous heat index values.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, but it feels like 104 degrees due to the moisture in the air. The relative humidity is 42 percent, with a dew point of 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Winds are light, blowing from the south southeast at 9 miles per hour, and the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the remainder of today, conditions will stay sunny with a high near 99 degrees. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 97 degrees in the afternoon, but heat index values will reach as high as 103 degrees. Winds will shift slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 miles per hour.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear, with lows around 78 degrees. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 80 degrees overnight, keeping heat index values near 101 degrees. Southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 miles per hour.