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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

SaturdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 77° 14%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 74° 23%
MondayMostly Sunny95° / 75° 12%
TuesdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 12%
WednesdaySunny96° / 78° 4%

Howe, TX: Heat Index Hits 98 Tonight Amid Storms

Howe's hometown forecast, updated every four hours — straight from the National Weather Service.

Howe residents face oppressive humidity and a heat index near 98 tonight with a 70% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tomorrow brings a high near 91 with continued storm chances.

Bree Tanaka

June 23, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Heat

It is currently Monday evening in Howe, Texas, where the air temperature stands at 85F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. The relative humidity is at 78%, and the dew point is 77F, indicating very humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high reached near 92F. As evening transitions into tonight, the heat will persist with heat index values as high as 98. The sky will be mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10pm, followed by a continued likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. Some of these storms could produce heavy rain. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 91F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, with some storms potentially bringing heavy rain. The sky will be partly sunny. Heat index values may reach as high as 101. The chance of precipitation is 41%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible. Winds will be from the south around 10 mph. The low will be near 77F. Tomorrow night, the sky will become mostly clear, with heat index values remaining high and winds from the south southeast around 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values and potential for heavy rain, residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Be prepared for wet roads and reduced visibility during any thunderstorms. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Bree Tanaka

Bree Tanaka covers weather, the outdoors, and seasonal life in and around Howe.

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