Oppressive Humidity and Heat Today
Howe, TX is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the high relative humidity of 94% and a dew point of 77F make it feel like 83F. Winds are light at 5 mph with gusts up to 17 mph, and the sky is partly cloudy.
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day. The high near 91F will bring heat index values as high as 102. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Any new rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. South winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph as the day progresses.
Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook
Tonight, conditions remain humid with a low around 76F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will stay high at 101. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, with a 30% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. Winds will be from the south southeast around 10 mph, and skies will be mostly cloudy.
Tomorrow, the humidity will persist but skies will clear. Expect a high near 92F with mostly sunny conditions. Heat index values will remain high at 101. South southwest winds will continue around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 4%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 76F and heat index values near 99.
