*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Residents in Prosper, TX, are experiencing intense heat this afternoon. The air temperature is currently 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 98F. Relative humidity stands at 59%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy at this moment, though conditions are expected to clear shortly.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 92F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 99F. South southwest winds will average around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 12%.
As evening approaches, skies will turn mostly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking near 97F. Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow promises to be even hotter. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The heat index is forecast to climb to 100F. Winds will be lighter, coming from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 4%.
