Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Howe, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 72F, but the feels-like temperature is 73F due to the high relative humidity of 99%. The dew point is recorded at 72F, indicating that the atmosphere is nearly saturated with water vapor. Winds are light, blowing from the east at around 5 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph. Despite the moisture in the air, the sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
As the day progresses, conditions will shift toward warmth and slight instability. Today, expect a high near 88F with a low around 71F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the chance of precipitation listed at 16%. According to the National Weather Service, any rain activity is likely to occur between 10am and 4pm. While rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch, residents should be aware of the possibility of brief storms. Winds will remain light from the southeast around 5 mph.
Tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 71F initially, but will rise to around 76F as the night wears on. Winds will shift to the south-southeast, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow’s Heat and Wind
Tomorrow brings significantly warmer and windier conditions. The high will reach near 92F, accompanied by a low near 77F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. Skies will be mostly sunny with a minimal chance of precipitation at 3%. However, after 1am tomorrow night, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds will continue to pick up, blowing from the south at 15 to 20 mph with gusts as high as 30 mph.
