Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe, Texas, feels heavy this afternoon as humidity levels remain elevated. The current air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 93F. Relative humidity is sitting at 66%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. Despite the muggy conditions, the sky remains mainly clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Expect the heat to persist through the day. The high near 95F will be accompanied by heat index values as high as 100. Sunny skies will dominate the afternoon, with south winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
As the sun sets, conditions will clear completely. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. The feels-like temperature will remain high, with heat index values reaching up to 98. Winds will shift to south southeast, slowing to 5 to 15 mph. Residents should note that while the sun sets, the oppressive humidity will linger.
Tomorrow Outlook
The warmth continues into tomorrow. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a high near 93F. Heat index values are forecast to climb back up to 100, maintaining the humid feel. South southeast winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain increases slightly to 8%, though skies remain largely clear.
