Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Howe, TX, are waking up to a notably humid start to Friday this morning. The air temperature sits at 72F, but the feels-like temperature is 73F due to the heavy moisture in the air. Relative humidity is at 94%, with a dew point of 70F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Skies are currently filled with rain and thunderstorms. Winds are blowing at 16 mph, with gusts reaching up to 29 mph, adding to the unsettled weather pattern.
Friday Forecast and Rainfall
Conditions will remain wet and windy throughout the day. The high near 83F is expected, though temperatures may drop to around 81F in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The sky will remain mostly cloudy. Winds will shift to east northeast at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 82%, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Temperatures will fall to a low near 72F tonight. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The low will be around 72, with temperatures rising to around 74 overnight. Winds will be east at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow and Safety Tips
Tomorrow will see a shift in conditions with a high near 88F. The sky will be partly sunny, and heat index values could reach as high as 98. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Winds will be south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 29%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Temperatures will fall to a low near 75F tomorrow night. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by mostly clear skies. Winds will be south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. There are no active NWS/NOAA weather alerts. Given the high humidity and potential for heat, stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Monitor local conditions for any changes.
