*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
It is currently Friday afternoon in Prosper, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 86°F, but the combination of moisture in the air makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 95°F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, and the dew point is 75°F, indicating very humid conditions that make the air feel heavy and sticky.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph, providing minimal relief from the warmth. The sky remains mostly cloudy, trapping heat near the ground.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, resulting in partly sunny skies. The high will reach near 92°F. While the chance of precipitation is low at 19%, the heat index is expected to climb as high as 99°F during the day. Winds will continue from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
Tonight, the skies will turn mostly cloudy. The low will drop to around 76°F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78°F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at 97°F. Winds will shift to the south, blowing at 5 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Skies will be mostly sunny, and the high will approach 96°F. This is where conditions become particularly dangerous, as the heat index is forecast to reach 100°F.
