*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday overnight in Howe, Texas, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 78F, but the high relative humidity of 83% makes it feel warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 79F. The dew point is recorded at 72F, indicating quite humid conditions that linger into the night. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will rise significantly as the sun takes hold. Today, expect a high near 98F with a low near 75F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 103F due to the combination of heat and humidity. South southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 7pm. Conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 78F. Heat index values may reach 100F. Winds will pick up slightly, becoming south around 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. The sky will be sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach 102F. South southwest winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise to around 79F later in the night. The chance of precipitation drops to just 1% for the day.
