Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe feels heavy this afternoon as humidity levels remain elevated. Current readings show an air temperature of 86F, but the heat index pushes the perceived temperature to 92F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 62%, creating a muggy atmosphere that can make the warmth feel more intense than the thermometer suggests. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph, offering little relief from the moisture in the air. The sky is currently mostly cloudy, though this is expected to shift as the day progresses.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Despite the current cloud cover, the National Weather Service indicates that today will be sunny with a high near 87F. The low tonight will drop to around 73F under mostly clear skies. Winds will shift to the south southeast, picking up slightly to 5 to 10 mph as the night wears on.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, conditions will warm significantly. Highs are expected to reach near 91F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index values could climb as high as 101F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will increase during the day, coming from the south at 10 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph. This breeze may help lower humidity slightly, but the heat will remain the dominant feature. Tomorrow night will see lows around 75F with mostly clear skies and continued south southeast winds of 10 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 99F.
