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5-day forecast / Prosper, TX

TuesdaySunny104° / 80° 1%
WednesdaySunny103° / 80°
ThursdaySunny99° / 80°
FridaySunny102° / 83°
SaturdayMostly Sunny101° / 83° 6%

Prosper Heat Index Hits 102 Today as Temperatures Climb - Jul 18, 12 PM

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Prosper, TX, faces intense heat this Saturday with a high near 95F and heat index values reaching 102. Humidity remains high with a dew point of 73F.

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National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 18, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Saturday afternoon in Prosper, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 96F. The relative humidity is at 62%, and the dew point is recorded at 73F, indicating quite humid conditions.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, Prosper will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 102 during the day. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise to around 80F overnight.

The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99. Winds will continue from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the region will see sunny skies with a high near 97F. This marks a slight increase in temperature compared to today. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.

Winds will remain from the south southwest around 10 mph. Overnight, skies will be clear with a low around 79F, potentially rising to 81F. The heat index will stay high at 100, with winds from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of rain remains low at 2%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, to ensure they are safe in the heat. There are no active weather alerts at this time, but the intense heat requires caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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