*As of Jul 7, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Tuesday this evening in Howe, Texas, where the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 89F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 97F. This significant heat index is driven by a dew point of 73F and a relative humidity of 60%. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the night. A low near 74F is expected, with conditions shifting to partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms tonight, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will ease to around 5 mph from the southeast. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 76F.
Tomorrow brings continued warmth with a high near 97F. The sky will be sunny, and the heat index could climb as high as 101F. South southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 17% for the day, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible. As with tonight, any rainfall totals are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
