Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe feels heavy and muggy this Saturday afternoon. The current air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 75F and a relative humidity of 74%. The sky is mostly cloudy, and winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph. This level of moisture in the air creates an oppressively humid environment that can make even moderate temperatures feel significantly warmer.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Despite the current cloud cover, the National Weather Service indicates that today will be sunny. Highs will reach near 86F, with lows dropping to around 74F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 7%. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 5 mph.
As the day transitions to tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will settle near 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. Winds will increase, coming from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings a significant shift in conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies with highs climbing to near 92F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 103. Winds will pick up from the south at around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 2%, but the primary concern is the rising heat and wind.
