*As of Jul 16, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Prosper feels heavy and muggy this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. This discrepancy is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere, with the relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 73F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. Overhead, the sky is currently producing light rain, adding to the damp conditions.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 90F today. As the afternoon progresses, the actual air temperature may dip slightly to around 87F. There is a 33% chance for showers and thunderstorms, though any new rainfall amounts are likely to be less than a tenth of an inch.
The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm tonight. Skies will remain mostly cloudy as temperatures fall to a low near 74F. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F.
Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south. The chance of precipitation remains at 30% during this period.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will begin to clear up slightly by tomorrow. The sky will be partly sunny with a high near 91F. Despite the clearer skies, the heat index is expected to reach as high as 98F.
