Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Thursday evening in Howe, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 87F, but the humidity is making it feel significantly hotter. The relative humidity is at 67%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively muggy atmosphere. The wind is blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy, trapping in the warmth and moisture.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 92F. The low tonight will settle near 76F. There is a 47% chance of precipitation, with showers and thunderstorms possible. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 10pm tonight. The sky will remain mostly cloudy. The heat index values will rise as high as 98F. South winds will continue around 10 mph. There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Residents should be aware that the combination of high temperatures and humidity creates dangerous heat stress conditions.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 89F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation remains at 47%, with showers and thunderstorms likely. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. The sky will be partly sunny. Heat index values will reach as high as 97F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph. Rainfall amounts of a tenth to a quarter of an inch are possible. Tomorrow night will be partly cloudy, with temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. The heat index will stay high at 97F, with south southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
