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MondaySunny99° / 79° 1%
TuesdaySunny100° / 80° 1%
WednesdaySunny99° / 80°
ThursdaySunny101° / 78°

Prosper Weather: Highs Near 99 With Heavy Humidity Today - Aug 9, 8 AM

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Prosper, TX sees a sweltering Sunday with highs near 99F and a dew point of 72F. No severe alerts are active, but heat indices will reach 103F.

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August 9, 20262 min read

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

*As of Aug 9, 8 AM local time.*

Sweltering Conditions Return to Prosper

Prosper, Texas, is experiencing a notably humid start to the day this Sunday morning. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heavy moisture in the air makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Temperatures will climb rapidly throughout the day, with the high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will peak as high as 103F during the afternoon hours. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%, leaving the sky sunny and dry.

Overnight, conditions will clear out, with a low near 78F. However, temperatures will rise to around 80F during the night, keeping the heat index as high as 102F. Winds will remain around 10 mph from the south.

Looking ahead to tomorrow, the heat will persist. The high will again be near 99F, with sunny skies dominating the day. Heat index values are expected to reach 102F. The chance of rain drops to 1%. Overnight tomorrow, the sky will clear, bringing a low around 79F. Heat indices will remain elevated at 99F, with winds from the south southeast around 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

With heat indices pushing into the 100s, it is crucial to stay cool and hydrated. Limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Drink plenty of water even if you do not feel thirsty.

Check on elderly neighbors or those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during this intense heat. There are no active weather alerts, but the extreme heat poses a serious risk to health if precautions are not taken.

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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