Humidity Rises in Howe as Temperatures Climb Toward 91

Current Conditions and Humidity

Residents in Howe, Texas, are experiencing a notably humid atmosphere this afternoon. The air temperature currently sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 80F. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with no reported gusts, under a sky that is currently mainly clear.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Conditions will remain pleasant for the rest of the day. The high near 86F is expected under mostly sunny skies, with a 0% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service indicates a southeast wind of 0 to 5 mph will accompany these conditions.

As evening approaches, skies will transition to partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 72F, though they may rise slightly to around 74F during the overnight hours. Winds will shift to the south southeast, picking up to 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and Safety Reminder

Temperatures will climb significantly by tomorrow. The high will reach near 91F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 100. Winds will increase to a south direction at 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. There is still a 0% chance of precipitation.

Overnight tomorrow, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 75F. The heat index may remain elevated at values as high as 98. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, with the rising heat index and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the peak heat hours. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to high temperatures.

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com