Oppressive Humidity and Heat
Residents in Howe, TX, are currently dealing with oppressively humid conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 77F contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts to 6 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 96F. While temperatures may fall to around 93F in the afternoon, the heat index will climb as high as 99F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 21% chance of precipitation. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. East winds will be around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. The low will be near 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. The heat index will reach as high as 98F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. East northeast winds will be around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather will turn sunny with a high near 95F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 101F. East northeast winds will continue around 5 mph. There is a 10% chance of precipitation.
