*As of Jul 6, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Monday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, where the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the humidity is making it feel significantly hotter. The feels-like temperature is currently 99F. Relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are calm at 0 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains mainly clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the high will reach near 93F. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 100. Winds will be from the west around 5 mph. As evening approaches, conditions will become mostly clear. The low will settle near 73F, though temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values will stay high, reaching up to 98. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will again be near 93F. The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases slightly, with a 30% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are forecast to reach 100. Winds will be from the south at 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. The sky will be sunny. Overnight, the low will be around 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%. Winds will be from the southeast around 5 mph, with heat index values up to 98.
