Oppressive Humidity and Storm Risk
Residents in Howe, TX, are currently dealing with oppressively humid conditions this Friday morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at a stifling 89%, with a dew point of 75F indicating heavy moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The humid air will persist through the day, with temperatures climbing to a high near 88F. The National Weather Service indicates a high heat index of up to 98F. There is a 45% chance of precipitation, with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms developing before 4pm. If storms materialize, new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Winds will shift to a south direction around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, skies will clear to partly cloudy conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 97F. Winds will continue from the south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will begin to dry out by tomorrow. Skies will turn mostly sunny with a high near 91F. However, the heat will intensify, with heat index values soaring as high as 100F. Winds will pick up from the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to just 4%.
