*As of Aug 5, 8 AM local time.*
Very hot, humid start
Prosper is starting this morning under a clear sky, but the heat is already noticeable. The air temperature is 82°F, and it feels like 87°F. Humidity is quite high at 70%, with a dew point of 72°F, making the air feel heavy. Wind is 7 mph, with gusts to 15 mph.
The main weather issue today is heat. Sunshine will dominate, and the high is expected to reach near 102°F. Heat index values may climb as high as 105. The chance of precipitation is only 3%, so meaningful rain is not expected from this forecast.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today will be sunny, with a south southwest wind of 5 to 10 mph. The low is expected to be near 81°F. Tonight will stay mostly clear, with heat index values still as high as 105 and a south southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sunshine and another very hot day. The high is expected to be near 100°F, with temperatures around 98°F later in the forecast period. Heat index values may again reach as high as 105. The chance of precipitation is 2%, and wind is expected from the south southwest around 10 mph. Tomorrow’s low is near 79°F.
