Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe is thick with moisture this Friday afternoon. Current readings show an air temperature of 72F, but the heat index feels slightly warmer at 73F due to the heavy humidity. Relative humidity has hit 100%, with the dew point sitting at 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere that clings to the skin. Light rain is currently falling, accompanied by winds from the east southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 26 mph. This combination of saturation and wind creates a damp, unsettled environment for anyone heading outdoors right now.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service indicates that showers and thunderstorms are likely before 1pm today, followed by a chance of similar activity later in the day. The sky will remain cloudy throughout, with a high near 83F. Temperatures are expected to dip slightly to around 81F in the afternoon. Rain chances stand at 70%, with new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible. Winds will shift to the east southeast around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 1am, transitioning to a general chance later. The low will settle near 72F, with temperatures rising to around 74F overnight. East winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. Residents can expect another quarter to half of an inch of new rainfall during this period.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a shift in sky conditions to partly sunny skies, though the heat will intensify. The high will reach near 88F, with heat index values climbing as high as 98F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 1pm, then continues as a general chance later. Winds will come from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Another quarter to half of an inch of rain is possible.
