*As of Oct 2, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Flood Watch and Current Conditions
A severe Flood Watch is currently active for the Celina area, issued by the National Weather Service. This alert indicates that conditions are favorable for flooding, requiring residents to stay vigilant. The current atmosphere is notably muggy, with an air temperature of 75 degrees Fahrenheit and a feels-like temperature of 77 degrees.
Relative humidity stands at 89 percent, and the dew point is 72 degrees, contributing to the oppressive heat. Winds are blowing from the north northeast at 11 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 17 miles per hour. The sky remains cloudy, setting the stage for the wet weather expected to continue.
Today’s Forecast and Rainfall Expectations
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to persist throughout the day. The high temperature will hover near 77 degrees, while the low is expected to be around 67 degrees. The chance of precipitation is significant, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Winds will shift to the north northeast, averaging around 10 miles per hour with gusts as high as 20 miles per hour. As evening approaches, the weather will remain cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Temperatures will rise slightly to around 70 degrees overnight.
Rainfall amounts could increase to between a half and three quarters of an inch, with winds easing to 5 to 10 miles per hour and gusts up to 20 miles per hour.