As of Jun 22, 12 PM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Howe, Texas, are experiencing a notably humid afternoon. The air temperature currently sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is holding at 79%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are light at 3 mph, though gusts have reached 23 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment, but the atmospheric conditions suggest instability ahead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb today, reaching a high near 90F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could peak as high as 101F. South winds will pick up slightly, averaging around 10 mph.
Precipitation chances are present throughout the day, with a 43% probability of showers and thunderstorms. Specifically, there is a chance for storms before 1pm, another window between 1pm and 4pm, and lingering chances later. Any rainfall today is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Conditions will shift tonight as the sky becomes mostly cloudy. The low will drop to near 76F. The likelihood of precipitation increases significantly, with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Storms are expected to become likely between 7pm and 10pm, with chances continuing through the early morning hours. Heat index values will remain high, up to 101F. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Residents should anticipate new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch.
