Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until June 18 at 9:00 PM CDT. The primary concern is the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity, which will make the air feel much hotter than it actually is.
As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature in Howe is 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. The relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating a very muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 27 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing the sun to intensify the heat.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 91F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 100. South winds will continue to pick up, ranging from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation, so the heat will be the main focus.
Tonight, the sky will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 74F. However, the heat will linger, with heat index values as high as 98. Winds will shift slightly to the south southeast, blowing between 10 to 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 106, creating dangerous conditions for prolonged outdoor exposure. South southeast winds will be lighter, ranging from 10 to 15 mph. A chance of rain showers is possible between 7pm and 10pm tomorrow, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms. This will bring a low around 75F with a heat index of 103. Rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
