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5-day forecast / Prosper, TX

FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny96° / 75° 22%
SaturdaySunny98° / 77° 3%
SundaySunny99° / 78° 8%
MondaySunny100° / 79° 1%
TuesdaySunny99° / 79° 1%

Prosper Heat Index Hits 101 Today; Humidity Lingers - Jul 2, 4 PM

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Temperatures in Prosper, TX, are soaring this Thursday afternoon with a heat index near 101 degrees. Humidity levels remain high, creating a muggy atmosphere as the day progresses.

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July 2, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

As of Jul 2, 4 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Prosper, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. Relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that make the air feel heavier than the thermometer suggests.

Winds are blowing from the southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today will see a high near 97F. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures will fall to around 95F in the afternoon, with heat index values climbing as high as 101. Southeast winds will average around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is just 7%, and skies will stay sunny.

As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. The low will drop to around 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 99F. Winds will shift to south southeast, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 96F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Heat index values could reach as high as 102. South winds will be light, between 5 to 10 mph. The overall chance of precipitation for the day is 14%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100 degrees, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without adequate cooling, as high humidity can make the heat feel more oppressive than the actual temperature suggests.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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