Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels for residents. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to oppressive temperatures and humidity. Right now, the air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 98F. The relative humidity is at 66%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. Overhead, the sky is filled with thunderstorms.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today remains sunny with a high near 94F. Temperatures will drop slightly to around 92F in the afternoon, but the heat index will climb as high as 102. Winds will ease to an east southeast direction at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%.
As evening approaches, conditions will shift. Tonight will be mostly cloudy with a low near 73F. Temperatures will rise to around 75F overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 10pm and 4am, followed by showers and thunderstorms likely. The heat index may reach 103. Winds will shift to east northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tomorrow’s Outlook
Tomorrow brings a significant change in weather. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 7am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 10am. Showers and thunderstorms will likely continue between 10am and 1pm, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms afterward. The sky will remain mostly cloudy with a high near 85F, falling to around 83F in the afternoon. Winds will be east northeast at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
