*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Howe, TX, remains heavy and muggy this Sunday evening. Current readings show an air temperature of 77F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 78F. The standout feature of the current weather is the oppressive humidity, with the relative humidity sitting at 95% and a dew point of 75F. This high moisture content makes the atmosphere feel thick and stagnant. Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky is currently partly cloudy, offering little relief from the moisture-laden air.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will climb significantly during the day today, reaching a high near 95F before dropping to a low near 72F tonight. There is a 34% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing. As night falls, the official forecast indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. Lows will settle around 72F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 74F during the overnight hours. Winds will calm down to between 0 and 5 mph from the east southeast. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow brings a slight reprieve from the peak heat, with highs near 89F and afternoons cooling to around 86F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the chance of precipitation increases to 39%, with showers and thunderstorms likely. Rainfall totals could again reach between a quarter and half of an inch. Winds will remain light at 0 to 5 mph from the east southeast. Temperatures will fall to around 71F overnight, with skies becoming mostly clear. There is a 30% chance of precipitation tomorrow night, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
