*As of Sep 17, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Residents of Prosper, Texas, are currently under an active Air Quality Alert issued by the National Weather Service. This alert remains in effect as the community deals with intense heat and humidity. The current air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 101F.
Humidity levels are notably high for this time of year. The relative humidity is recorded at 44%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating muggy air that can make the heat feel more oppressive. Winds are currently light, blowing from the south-southeast at 7 mph with gusts reaching up to 10 mph.
The sky remains clear overhead, allowing full solar intensity to contribute to the rising temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts that today will remain mostly sunny with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105 during the peak afternoon hours. Winds will shift slightly, becoming south-southeast around 5 mph.
As evening approaches tonight, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 101F, with winds increasing slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the south-southeast.
Tomorrow looks to be similarly hot and sunny. Highs will again reach near 99F, though temperatures may dip to around 97F in the afternoon. Heat index values are projected to hit 101F.
