*As of Jul 16, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Howe, TX, where the air temperature stands at 90F. However, the heat index makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 98F. The atmosphere is quite humid, indicated by a relative humidity of 59% and a dew point of 73F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, contributing to the muggy conditions that define the current weather pattern.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 88F, with temperatures expected to drop slightly to around 86F in the afternoon. There is a 37% chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, a chance of showers and thunderstorms exists, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. South winds will hover around 10 mph.
Tonight, the low will settle near 73F, with temperatures rising to around 75F overnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. South winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. Residents may see additional rainfall between a tenth and quarter of an inch during this period.
Tomorrow's Outlook
Tomorrow, the weather will shift to partly sunny skies. The high will climb to near 91F, with heat index values as high as 98. The chance of precipitation drops significantly to 10%.
