*As of Jul 11, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Weekend Outlook
It is currently Saturday overnight in Howe, TX, and the air feels quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 80F, but the heat index makes it feel like 83F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. Above, the sky remains clear.
As the sun rises, residents can expect a hot and sunny day. The high temperature today will reach near 97F. While the sky will be sunny, the combination of heat and humidity will push heat index values as high as 103F. Winds will remain light, shifting to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, so the day will likely remain dry despite the oppressive heat.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety Notes
Temperatures will cool slightly tomorrow, with a high near 94F. However, the weather pattern shifts with the arrival of moisture. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, followed by a chance of storms between 1pm and 4pm. The rest of the day will see a chance for showers and thunderstorms with mostly sunny skies. Temperatures may fall to around 92F in the afternoon. Heat index values could still reach 103F. Winds will be light from the south southwest around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 42%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will become mostly cloudy with a low around 73F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds will be light from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%.
