*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents in Prosper, Texas, are under a Heat Advisory this Saturday morning. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels that will make the air feel significantly hotter than it actually is.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like reading up to 99F. Humidity is also playing a major role in how oppressive the heat feels, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 53%.
The sky remains clear overhead, while winds from the south southwest are blowing at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Conditions will remain hot and sunny through the rest of today. Highs are expected to reach near 100F. The heat index is forecast to spike as high as 106 during the peak afternoon hours. Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph. There is only a 1% chance of any precipitation.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 81F. However, the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 83F overnight and heat index values staying as high as 104. Winds will shift slightly, blowing from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. Expect sunny skies and a high near 102F. The heat index is projected to reach 104.
