*As of Jul 29, 1 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Prosper, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to oppressive temperatures and high humidity levels that make the heat feel significantly more intense than the actual air temperature.
As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature, or heat index, to a hazardous 105F. The atmosphere is holding a significant amount of moisture, with the dew point sitting at 75F and relative humidity at 56%.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 7 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Prosper will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to remain elevated, with values as high as 105F. South winds will continue to blow between 5 to 10 mph.
Overnight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low around 80F. The heat index will stay high, reaching up to 103F, as south winds persist at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will continue with sunny skies and a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to climb even higher, reaching up to 106F. Winds will shift to the south southwest, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
