*As of Jul 12, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Howe, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. However, the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 96F. The relative humidity is at 62%, and the dew point is 73F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead at this moment.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 91F. Despite the clear sky now, there is a 44% chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly sunny skies. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 89F in the afternoon. Heat index values could climb as high as 98. Southeast winds will be around 5 mph. There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch.
Tonight, the low will drop to near 72F. Conditions will be partly cloudy with a 50% chance of precipitation. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 1am, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures may rise to around 74F overnight. Heat index values will remain high at 97. East southeast winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph. Rainfall totals could range between a quarter and half of an inch.
