*As of Aug 17, 11 AM local time.*
Extreme Heat Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Prosper, Texas, signaling dangerous temperatures that require caution. The National Weather Service has also issued an Air Quality Alert for the area. Residents should monitor local updates as these conditions persist.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat wave. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 93F, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity is at 39%, and the dew point is recorded at 64F. Winds are light, blowing from the west southwest at 6 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing for rapid heating.
Forecast Details
Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. The heat index is expected to reach values as high as 105. Overnight lows will drop to around 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to about 83F during the night. Heat index values could remain elevated at up to 104. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 105F. The heat index is projected to climb even higher, reaching as much as 108. South southwest winds will increase slightly to between 5 and 10 mph.
Temperatures will fall to a low of around 82F tomorrow night, potentially rising to 84F overnight, with heat indices up to 107. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
