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5-day forecast / Prosper, TX

ThursdayChance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 75° 31%
FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Mostly Sunny96° / 76° 15%
SaturdaySunny98° / 77° 1%
SundaySunny99° / 78° 3%
MondaySunny98° / 78° 4%

Dangerous Heat Hits Prosper as Temperatures Climb to 98F - Sep 2, 4 PM

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Prosper residents face dangerous heat today with a high near 98F and feels-like temperatures reaching 104F. A slight chance of rain arrives tomorrow.

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September 2, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 2, 4 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions

Dangerous heat is currently affecting Prosper, TX, as the afternoon sun drives air temperatures to 97F. The combination of heat and humidity results in a feels-like temperature of 101F. Current readings show a relative humidity of 37% and a dew point of 66F under mostly clear skies. Wind is blowing from the east at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph.

Today will remain sunny with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 104F during the peak of the day. Winds are expected to shift slightly, coming from the east at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop tonight to a low near 77F under mostly clear skies. Heat index values may remain elevated around 101F overnight.

Winds will increase slightly from the east-southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tomorrow's Forecast and Safety Tips

Conditions will begin to shift tomorrow with a high near 94F. The sky will be partly sunny, but there is a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm. This will be followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.

The overall chance of precipitation for tomorrow is 20%. Winds will continue from the southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values are forecast to reach 101F.

Temperatures will settle to a low around 77F tonight, though they may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. There is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms tomorrow night with a 20% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the dangerous heat remains the primary concern. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. Keep an eye on local forecasts as conditions evolve.

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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