*As of Jul 29, 5 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, which remains active until July 30 at 8:00PM CDT. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures soar and heat index values rise significantly above the actual air temperature.
Current conditions in Prosper reflect the intensity of the heat. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 101F. Relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are blowing from the southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing full solar heating to continue driving temperatures upward.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 101F, with a low near 80F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and there is only a 1% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 104 during the day. Winds are expected to be light, around 0 mph from the southeast.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies, with the low settling around 80F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 103. Winds will shift to the south southeast, ranging from 0 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with sunny skies and a high near 100F. The low will again be near 80F, with a 2% chance of rain. Heat index values are forecast to peak at 106, making it feel even hotter than the actual temperature. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
