*As of Jul 12, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Sunday overnight in Howe, Texas, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 78F, with a feels-like temperature of 79F. Relative humidity is sitting at 78%, contributing to a dew point of 70F. These conditions indicate quite humid air, which can make the atmosphere feel muggy even before temperatures rise. The sky is clear at the moment, and winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 11 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat will build significantly. The high will reach near 92F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 89F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 98F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature. There is a 54% chance of precipitation today, with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. Winds will remain light from the south around 5 mph.
Tonight, the sky will become partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, with a 30% to 50% chance of precipitation depending on the specific period. Low temperatures will drop to around 77F, rising slightly to 79F overnight, then settling near 73F to 75F later. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals could range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch.
Tomorrow, the high will be near 88F, with afternoon temperatures falling to around 86F. The heat index will again reach as high as 98F. Precipitation chances start with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance between 10am and 1pm, continuing as a general chance later. The overall chance of precipitation is 42%. New rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will remain light from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
