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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

MondaySunny95° / 73° 12%
TuesdaySunny95° / 77° 14%
WednesdaySunny98° / 80° 3%
ThursdaySunny99° / 80° 1%
FridaySunny98° / 79° 4%

Howe, TX: Oppressive Humidity Lingers as Heat Builds Toward Tomorrow

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

Current conditions in Howe feature an oppressive dew point of 78F with 84% humidity. Temperatures are expected to climb to 95F tomorrow, with heat indices reaching 101F.

Bree Tanaka

July 6, 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, TX, are currently experiencing an oppressively humid atmosphere. The air temperature stands at 83F, but the heat index makes it feel like 93F. Relative humidity is holding at 84%, with a dew point of 78F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing from the east northeast at 6 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear this evening.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Throughout the day, skies will shift to mostly cloudy conditions. The high temperature is expected to reach near 88F, while the low will drop to around 74F. There is a 12% chance of precipitation during this period.

As tonight settles in, conditions will remain mostly cloudy. Temperatures will fall to a low of approximately 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. Winds will ease to an east northeast direction at around 5 mph. No weather alerts are currently in effect for this area.

Tomorrow and Safety Considerations

Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and a significant increase in heat. The high will approach 95F, with heat index values climbing as high as 101F. Winds will continue from the east northeast at approximately 5 mph. The low for the night will be near 73F, with a 12% chance of precipitation.

Looking ahead to tomorrow night, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Skies will become mostly clear, with lows around 73F rising to about 75F overnight. Heat indices may reach 98F, with winds shifting to east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Precipitation chances rise to 20%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Given the high heat index values expected tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly, to ensure they are safe in the rising temperatures.

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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