Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe remains notably heavy and moist this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F due to the high moisture content. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere that lingers close to the ground. Winds are light, blowing from the east northeast at 7 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky is currently cloudy, obscuring direct sunlight but trapping heat near the surface.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
For the remainder of today, the high will reach near 80F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service indicating a 20% chance of precipitation. These conditions are expected to persist, particularly before 7pm tonight. As evening sets in, skies will become partly cloudy, and temperatures will drop to a low near 69F. Winds will ease significantly, shifting to an east northeast direction at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% during this overnight period, though any rain would be slight and isolated.
Tomorrow and Safety Notes
Conditions will improve markedly by tomorrow. The sky will turn mostly sunny, allowing temperatures to climb to a high near 87F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 4%, making it a dry day for outdoor activities. Winds will be light from the east at 0 to 5 mph. Overnight tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 72F and winds shifting to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
