*As of Jul 12, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Howe, Texas, are waking up to a notably muggy start to the day. The current air temperature sits at 74F, but the real story is the moisture in the air. With a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 94%, the atmosphere feels heavy and saturated. The current feels-like temperature is 75F, driven by this high moisture content. Winds are light at 9 mph with gusts to 9 mph, and the sky remains clear at this moment.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect the heat and humidity to ramp up significantly as the day progresses. Highs will reach near 92F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 89F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 98F, making it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will lighten to around 5 mph.
Precipitation is a key factor for today. There is a 54% chance of showers and thunderstorms. While the official forecast cites a 50% chance, the potential for rainfall remains real, with new amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. As evening falls, skies will turn mostly cloudy. Lows will settle near 73F, with temperatures rising slightly to around 75F overnight. East southeast winds will be calm, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 50% tonight, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will shift slightly tomorrow. Highs will drop to near 88F, with afternoon temperatures around 86F. Heat index values will again reach up to 98F. The chance of precipitation is listed at 42%, with a slight chance of storms before 10am, followed by a chance between 10am and 1pm. Rainfall totals will be lighter, likely less than a tenth of an inch. Winds will remain light from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
