*As of Jul 6, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe, Texas, is currently quite heavy with moisture. The relative humidity stands at 70%, supported by a dew point of 73F. This level of humidity contributes to a significant difference between the actual air temperature and how it feels. The current air temperature is 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. Winds are light, blowing from the east southeast at 5 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the afternoon, with a high near 94F expected. The heat index will climb to values as high as 100F, making the conditions feel quite oppressive. While the day starts sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 16% for the day overall.
As evening approaches, the risk for storms continues slightly before 7pm. Skies will become mostly clear overnight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 73F, though they may rise slightly to around 75F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated at around 98F. Winds will remain light, between 0 and 5 mph. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
