Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 73F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 91F. The National Weather Service notes heat index values can climb as high as 101 during the peak heat. Winds will remain around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The low tonight will settle near 77F. Conditions will turn partly cloudy after sunset. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4am. The heat index will drop slightly but remain elevated at around 99. Winds will shift to the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts still possible up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a high near 92F, with temperatures falling to around 90 in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 103. The day begins with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, followed by another chance between 10am and 1pm, before a slight chance remains later. The sky will be partly sunny. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F overnight.
