Humidity Clings to Prosper as Temperatures Climb Toward 98 - Jul 7, 4 AM

*As of Jul 7, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Tuesday overnight in Prosper, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the feels-like temperature is 78F due to the high relative humidity of 83%. The dew point is 72F, indicating a significant amount of moisture in the atmosphere.

Winds are blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 15 mph, and the sky is mostly cloudy.

Today's Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly today, with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that while the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 102. Winds will shift to the southwest around 5 mph. Overnight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 74, though temperatures may rise to around 77 later in the night.

There is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Tomorrow and Safety

Tomorrow will be sunny and even warmer, with a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to climb to 104. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Overnight, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 77, and winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph from the south. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area.

Given the high humidity and rising heat index values, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. While the chance of storms is slight, be aware of the potential for brief heavy rain in the afternoon.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com