Anna Heat Index Reaches 101F as Afternoon Storms Loom - Sep 20, 2 PM

*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Dominates Afternoon

Anna is experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature sits at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. This high apparent temperature is driven by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 44%.

The sky is currently clear, with winds blowing from the south at 10 mph and gusting to 11 mph. The high for today is near 95F, with temperatures falling to around 93 in the afternoon. The low will be near 70F.

There is only a 10% chance of precipitation, keeping the day mostly sunny.

Storms Move In Tonight

Conditions will shift as the day progresses. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 7pm tonight. The sky will become mostly cloudy, with the low temperature around 70F.

Winds will shift to the east-northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Residents should be prepared for wet conditions as the evening sets in.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

Tomorrow will bring a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. The day will be mostly sunny with a high near 93F, falling to around 91 in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach 101F.

Winds will be from the northeast at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch possible. There are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts in effect.

Given the persistent heat and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the high temperatures.

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Sources

National Weather Service radar

National Weather Service forecast data

Open-Meteo weather data