Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dangerous heat is currently affecting Howe, Texas, as the air temperature sits at 95F while the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 44%. Winds are light, blowing from the south southeast at 7 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as of this afternoon.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the sky expected to be mostly sunny. Heat index values could climb as high as 103F. Winds will shift to a south southeast direction at around 5 mph.
As evening approaches tonight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The sky will become partly cloudy, and the low will settle near 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102F. Winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph from the south southeast.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, conditions will warm up further with a high near 98F. The sky will be mostly sunny, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 23%.
Temperatures will fall to around 96F in the afternoon before dropping to a low near 75F tomorrow night. Overnight, temperatures may rise to around 77F. The heat index will stay high at 101F, with winds from the east southeast at 5 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
