Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe, TX, remains heavy and muggy this afternoon. The current air temperature sits at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel significantly warmer at 91F. This disparity is driven by oppressive humidity, with the relative humidity at 84% and a dew point of 77F. Winds are blowing at 13 mph, though gusts are reported at 12 mph, under a sky that is currently cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm today. After that period, skies will clear to mostly sunny conditions. The high temperature today is expected to reach near 91F. Heat index values could climb as high as 102 during the day. Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, conditions will turn mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 10pm and 1am. The low tonight will be around 76F, with temperatures rising to around 78F overnight. Heat index values may reach as high as 101. South southeast winds will average around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings relief from the immediate storm threat. Skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 92F. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching as high as 101. South southwest winds will persist at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to just 4%. Temperatures will settle to a low around 76F tomorrow night, with heat index values near 99 and south winds around 10 mph.
