*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
The sun is beating down on Prosper, TX, creating hazardous conditions for anyone outside. Current air temperatures have reached 97F, but the heat index makes it feel like a dangerous 104F. This intense warmth is compounded by significant moisture in the air; with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 42%, the atmosphere feels heavy and stifling.
Winds are currently blowing from the southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, offering little relief from the oppressive heat.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Looking ahead, conditions will remain hot but slightly less intense than the current peak. Highs today are expected to settle near 95F, though temperatures may dip to around 92F in the afternoon as the heat index stays high at approximately 98. Skies will be partly sunny with a low chance of precipitation at just 11%.
Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, the weather pattern begins to change. Tonight brings a notable risk for severe weather. Between 7pm and 4am, there is a strong chance for showers and thunderstorms.
The sky will become mostly cloudy with lows near 74F. Winds will ease to an east southeast direction at around 5 mph. Residents should anticipate rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch during this period.
