*As of Aug 16, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
Prosper, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The alert carries a moderate severity rating and is expected to persist until August 17 at 8:00PM CDT. Residents are experiencing intense heat right now, with the air temperature sitting at 100F.
Due to humidity levels of 29% and a dew point of 63F, the perceived heat index is significantly higher, feeling like 103F.
Current winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at around 5 to 6 mph with gusts up to 6 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun’s intensity. This advisory signals that dangerous heat conditions are imminent and will continue through the evening hours.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today in Prosper, skies will stay sunny with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 104 during the day. Overnight tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 79F.
Temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F overnight, keeping the heat index elevated at up to 104. Winds will shift to the south, increasing to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings continued sunshine and even warmer conditions. The high is forecast to reach near 104F, with heat index values climbing as high as 107. Winds will come from the west southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
