*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Howe, TX, are experiencing notably muggy conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 73F, but the perceived warmth is higher, with a feels-like reading of 75F. Relative humidity is currently at 89%, driven by a dew point of 70F. Winds are blowing from the west-southwest at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect a significant rise in heat today. Highs will approach 95F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 93F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a heat index as high as 102. While the sky will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 20%, with any new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will shift to the west-southwest at around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low near 74F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values could reach 98. Winds will turn southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will be sunny and hotter. Highs will near 97F, with heat index values climbing as high as 102. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 12%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 77F, potentially rising to 79F overnight. Winds will remain south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
