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Severe Thunderstorm Watch and Dangerous Heat Impact Prosper - Jul 5, 4 PM

Prosper weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is active for Prosper, TX, alongside oppressive heat with a feels-like temperature of 105F. Residents should monitor conditions closely today.

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National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

As of Jul 5, 4 PM local time.

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in effect for Prosper, Texas. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, indicates an environment where severe weather is possible. The watch remains active until 10:00PM CDT on July 5.

Right now, the air temperature in Prosper is 90F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 105F. The relative humidity is at 71%, and the dew point is 79F, creating oppressively humid conditions. Winds are light at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 4 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, Prosper can expect a high near 99F. Temperatures may fall to around 97F in the afternoon. There is a 32% chance of showers and thunderstorms.

The National Weather Service notes a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph.

The sky will be partly sunny.

Tonight, the low will be near 76F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Conditions will be mostly cloudy. The heat index may reach as high as 102. East winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather will clear up significantly. The sky will be sunny, with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to be as high as 102.

Winds will shift to the east northeast at around 5 mph. Temperatures will drop to a low of around 76F overnight, with conditions becoming mostly clear. The heat index will remain as high as 100 during the day, with east southeast winds around 5 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the dangerous heat and potential for severe storms, please stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Keep an eye on local updates as the severe thunderstorm watch is active. Ensure you have a plan for severe weather, and check on neighbors who may need assistance during these extreme conditions.

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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