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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

SaturdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 77° 14%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 74° 23%
MondayMostly Sunny95° / 75° 12%
TuesdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 12%
WednesdaySunny96° / 78° 4%

Howe, TX: Oppressive Humidity and Heat Index Near 97 Today

Howe's hometown forecast, updated every four hours — straight from the National Weather Service.

Howe residents face an oppressively humid Sunday with a heat index reaching 97. A slight chance of showers exists before 7pm, followed by mostly sunny skies tomorrow.

Bree Tanaka

June 7, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, where the atmosphere feels heavy and muggy. The air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. This discomfort is driven by a dew point of 75F and a relative humidity of 74%, creating an oppressively humid environment that can make even mild temperatures feel intense. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms for today. The high will reach near 87F, with heat index values climbing as high as 97. South winds will increase slightly to around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

As the day transitions into tonight, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, but only before 7pm. After that time, skies will become partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 74F. Winds will remain from the south at around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% during this early evening window.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will improve significantly by tomorrow. The sky will be mostly sunny, offering relief from the cloud cover seen earlier in the week. The high will climb to near 89F, with heat index values again reaching as high as 97. Winds will shift to the south southwest, maintaining speeds around 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 4%, indicating a dry and warm day ahead. Temperatures will settle to a low around 75F tomorrow night under mostly clear skies.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values nearing 97, it is important to stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives to ensure they are staying cool. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of heat and humidity can pose health risks, so please take necessary precautions.

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

Bree Tanaka covers weather, the outdoors, and seasonal life in and around Howe.

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