Humidity Peaks in Prosper as Temperatures Climb Toward 90 - Jul 15, 8 AM

*As of Jul 15, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday this morning in Prosper, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 73F, but the heat index makes it feel like 75F. Relative humidity is sitting at a high 94%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.

Winds are light at 3 mph, though gusts have reached 14 mph. Despite the dampness, the sky remains clear at this hour.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will shift as the day progresses. The high near 90F is expected later today, with lows settling near 73F tonight. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 19% overall for the day.

Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm. Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The low will hover around 73F. While the heat will ease slightly overnight, the humidity will linger.

Tomorrow Outlook

Temperatures will rise again tomorrow, with a high near 91F. The heat index may reach as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. The day will start mostly sunny, but the chance of rain increases to 30%.

There is a slight chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Later, between 1pm and 4pm, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Lows will drop to around 75F tonight, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.

Safety Reminder

With high humidity and rising temperatures, stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Keep an eye on the sky for any developing storms, especially in the afternoon hours.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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