As of Jul 4, 4 PM local time.
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Prosper, TX, with the air temperature at 97F but a feels-like temperature soaring to 105F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity holding at 44%. Winds are light at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 5 mph, under a clear sky.
Today, the high will reach near 98F, with the low settling near 80F. There is an 11% chance of precipitation, bringing a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service notes a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today, with sunny skies and a high near 98.
Heat index values are expected to be as high as 105, with south winds around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Skies will be partly cloudy, and the low will be around 80, with temperatures rising to around 82 overnight. Heat index values may reach 104, with south southeast winds between 5 to 10 mph.
Weekend Outlook and Safety
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 100F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation rises to 26%, with mostly sunny skies turning to a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 100.
