Watch and Current Conditions
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is currently in effect for Howe, Texas. This alert indicates that conditions are favorable for the development of severe thunderstorms. Readers should remain aware of the potential for damaging winds and large hail during the watch period.
It is currently Monday overnight in Howe. The air temperature is 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. The atmosphere is holding a significant amount of moisture, with relative humidity at 86% and a dew point of 76F. Winds are blowing at 11 mph with gusts reaching 34 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the region sits under the influence of this unstable air mass.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop. The high will reach near 90F, but the oppressive humidity will push heat index values as high as 102F. Southeast winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. There is a 90% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms will continue after 4am. The sky will stay mostly cloudy, with a low around 78F. South winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains high at 90%, and new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch are possible. Some storms may still bring heavy rain.
Tomorrow, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1pm. The sky will become partly sunny, with a high near 91F. Heat index values will climb as high as 101F. South winds will remain around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 77F and south southeast winds around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
