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5-day forecast / Prosper, TX

WednesdaySunny104° / 78° 2%
ThursdaySunny98° / 79° 1%
FridayMostly Sunny98° / 81° 1%
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SundaySunny102° / 82° 1%

Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert in Effect for Prosper - Jul 22, 4 PM

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Prosper, TX faces dangerous heat with an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory. Current feels-like temperature is 117F. Air quality alert also active.

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July 22, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 22, 4 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions

An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Prosper, Texas, signaling severe danger from the intense heat. The National Weather Service has also issued a Heat Advisory and an Air Quality Alert for the area. Residents are experiencing oppressive conditions right now, with the air temperature at 100F but a feels-like temperature of 117F.

The humidity is high, with a dew point of 77F and relative humidity at 48%. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, under a clear sky.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will remain sunny with a high near 104F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 118. Northeast winds will pick up to around 15 mph.

There is only a 2% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F tonight, though they may rise to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 113.

Winds will shift to the east-northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Skies will be mostly clear.

Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 98F. The heat index will be as high as 106. East winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 79F tomorrow night, potentially rising to 81F overnight. The heat index will be 105. Skies will be mostly clear.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. The combination of high heat and humidity poses serious health risks. Please check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning.

Additionally, due to the active Air Quality Alert, individuals with respiratory issues should consider limiting outdoor activities. The Heat Advisory remains in effect as well, so continued caution is necessary through the overnight hours and into tomorrow.

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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