*As of Jul 11, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Heat Today
Frisco residents are facing an oppressively humid start to the day. Current conditions show an air temperature of 81F, but the heat index feels like 88F due to a relative humidity of 94% and a dew point of 79F. The sky remains overcast with winds at 6 mph and gusts reaching 16 mph.
Today, the sun will break through the clouds, bringing a high near 98F. While the chance of precipitation is only 1%, the heat will be intense. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 105F. Winds will shift to the south southwest around 10 mph. As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise to around 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at 103F, with south winds between 5 and 10 mph.
Storms Possible Tomorrow
Conditions will remain hot tomorrow with a high near 96F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but the chance of precipitation rises to 37%. Specifically, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a continued chance of storms later in the day. Heat index values could reach 106F. Winds will be light from the south southwest around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 1am, then persists. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 76F, rising to 78F overnight. Heat index values will hit 102F, with southeast winds around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
