*As of Jul 8, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Howe, Texas, begins this Wednesday morning under clear skies, but the air is notably heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 77F, while the feels-like temperature is 78F. Relative humidity is high at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures are expected to rise sharply today, with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will reach as high as 103F during the peak heat. The sky will be sunny for the majority of the day, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 17% in the general forecast, aligning with the official 20% probability. Winds will remain from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 78F. The slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm. Heat index values will stay elevated, reaching up to 100F. Winds will shift slightly south around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the region will see sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to reach 102F. Winds will increase to a south southwest direction at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to just 1%. Overnight, skies will clear with a low around 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 79F during the night. Heat index values will remain high at 101F, with south winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph.
