*As of Jul 12, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, where the air temperature stands at 86F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. The relative humidity is at 70%, and the dew point is 75F, creating an oppressively humid atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day progresses.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures today will reach a high near 92F before falling to around 89F in the afternoon. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 98F. There is a 54% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible. South winds will decrease to around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 88F, with temperatures dropping to around 86F in the afternoon. The heat index will again reach as high as 98F. Precipitation chances begin with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, and then a general chance of showers and thunderstorms later. The overall chance of precipitation is 42%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will remain light from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
