Frisco Heat Wave Continues: Highs Near 100°F with Heavy Humidity - Aug 10, 4 AM

*As of Aug 10, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Immediate Heat

It is currently Monday overnight in Frisco, and the air remains thick with moisture despite clear skies. The current air temperature sits at 82°F, but the heavy humidity pushes the feels-like temperature up to 88°F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 74%, with a dew point of 73°F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, though gusts have reached as high as 21 mph.

Today and Tomorrow Forecast

Temperatures will climb sharply as the sun rises. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 100°F. The heat index values are forecasted to reach as high as 104°F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.

Overnight tonight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79°F, though they may rise slightly to around 81°F later in the night. Winds will increase to around 10 mph from the south, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.

Tomorrow continues the trend of intense heat under sunny skies. The high will reach near 99°F, with heat index values climbing as high as 105°F. Overnight tomorrow night, conditions will stay clear with a low around 81°F, rising to approximately 83°F before dawn. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Safety Reminders

With temperatures pushing near 100°F and heat indices exceeding 100°F, the risk of heat-related illness is elevated. It is crucial to stay hydrated by drinking water frequently, even if you do not feel thirsty. Limit outdoor exertion during the midday hours when the sun is strongest.

If you must be outside, seek shade or air-conditioned environments as much as possible. Check on elderly neighbors and those without reliable cooling to ensure their safety during this prolonged period of extreme heat.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com