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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 Lingers Tonight With High Winds

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

Current conditions in Howe show a dew point of 75F and 90% humidity. Tonight brings gusty south winds and a low near 76F. Tomorrow looks mostly sunny and slightly cooler.

Bree Tanaka

June 8, 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 Monday overnight in Howe, Texas, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The air temperature stands at 78F, but the heat index makes it feel like 81F. Relative humidity is sitting at 90%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid environment that makes the air feel thick and stagnant. Winds are picking up, blowing from the south at 13 mph with gusts reaching as high as 30 mph. The sky remains cloudy, blocking out the stars and trapping the heat near the ground.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Looking ahead, the heat index is expected to climb, with values reaching as high as 98F during the day. Today will be partly sunny with a high near 90F and a low near 76F. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 6%, but skies will remain largely clear of rain. South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight, conditions will shift from cloudy to mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 75F to 76F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 98F earlier in the evening. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.

Tomorrow, the humidity will begin to ease slightly as skies turn mostly sunny. The high will be near 89F, with a low near 76F. There is no chance of precipitation, making it a dry day. South winds will remain steady at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will clear further to mostly clear, with a low around 76F and south winds around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Howe at this time. However, the combination of high heat index values and oppressive humidity requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on the wind gusts, which can be strong enough to cause minor disruptions. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat, and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas.

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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