Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Saturday evening in Howe, TX, and the heat is already significant. The air temperature stands at 92F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 98F. Relative humidity is at 48%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. The sky remains clear as the day winds down.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 97. Winds will ease to a south southeast flow of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 7%.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to climb to as high as 104. Skies will be mostly sunny, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 23% in the general forecast, while the official National Weather Service data notes a 20% chance. Winds will be light, around 5 mph from the south southeast. Temperatures may fall slightly to around 96F in the afternoon.
Tomorrow night, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. The heat index will reach as high as 101. Winds will shift to the east southeast at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
