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Frisco Heat and Humidity Climb: High Near 92, Feels Like 96 - Jul 17, 12 PM

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Frisco residents face oppressive heat and humidity this afternoon with a feels-like temperature of 96F. Conditions remain hot through tomorrow with highs near 96F.

Camille Rourke

July 17, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Frisco is experiencing a notably hot and humid afternoon. The air temperature currently stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 79F indicating significant moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy at this hour.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, the high will reach near 92F under partly sunny skies. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values can climb as high as 98 during the day. South southwest winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 9%.

As evening approaches, skies will become mostly cloudy. The low will settle near 76F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 97. Winds will shift to the south, blowing between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Tomorrow’s Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The heat index is forecast to reach 100, making it feel extremely hot. South southwest winds will be around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to 4%.

Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions. The low will be around 77F, with temperatures rising to approximately 79F overnight. Heat index values will stay high at 100. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 15 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat indices nearing 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the day. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. Avoid prolonged sun exposure to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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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Camille Rourke

Camille Rourke covers community life, events, and neighborhood features around Frisco.

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