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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: Oppressive Humidity Persists as Heat Index Climbs to 101

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

Howe residents face muggy conditions with a dew point of 75F and heat index reaching 101. Temperatures will remain high through tomorrow with no severe weather alerts.

Bree Tanaka

June 24, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Humidity

Residents in Howe, Texas, are currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the high moisture content makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 89%, and the dew point is 75F, indicating a heavy, sticky atmosphere that limits evaporation and makes the heat feel more intense.

Wind conditions are light, with speeds at 9 mph and gusts reaching 7 mph. The sky is mostly cloudy at this moment, but conditions are expected to clear up shortly. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. Readers should rely on official sources for any future updates, but currently, the primary concern is the discomfort caused by the heat and humidity rather than severe weather.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The National Weather Service forecasts a shift to mostly sunny skies for the remainder of today. Highs will reach near 92F, with heat index values climbing as high as 101. Winds will be from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 14%, with a low near 75F expected later.

Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to around 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 101. Winds will shift to the south southeast, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the area will see sunny skies with a high near 91F. Winds will increase, coming from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 5%. Temperatures will settle near 76F by tomorrow night, with partly cloudy skies and south winds around 15 mph, gusting up to 25 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values reaching 101, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, to ensure they are safe in the muggy conditions. While there are no severe weather alerts, the oppressive humidity requires caution to prevent heat-related illnesses.

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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