*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Howe, TX, are waking up to a notably muggy morning. The air temperature currently sits at 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. Relative humidity is high at 89%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are light, blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day, with a high near 88F expected. However, the heat may feel slightly less intense in the afternoon as temperatures dip to around 86F. There is a 31% chance of showers and thunderstorms today.
According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with partly sunny skies. South winds will remain light at 5 to 10 mph. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with less than a tenth of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, conditions will ease slightly. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. Again, any new rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify tomorrow. Highs will reach near 90F, with heat index values climbing as high as 97F. The sky will be mostly sunny, transitioning from a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 19%.
