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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

FridayPartly Sunny90° / 75° 16%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 4%
SundaySunny96° / 77° 2%
MondaySunny98° / 77°
TuesdaySunny101° / 79°

Humidity Clings to Howe as Temps Climb Toward 95 - Jul 17, 4 PM

Howe's hometown forecast, updated every four hours — straight from the National Weather Service.

Howe residents face a humid Friday with a dew point of 72F. Temperatures will rise to near 95 tomorrow, with heat index values reaching 99.

Bree Tanaka

July 17, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in Howe feels heavy this afternoon, with a notable level of moisture lingering in the atmosphere. The current dew point stands at 72F, creating a muggy environment despite the relative humidity sitting at 59%. The actual air temperature is recorded at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature up to 94F.

Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Conditions will shift slightly as the day progresses. The National Weather Service indicates partly sunny skies for the remainder of today, with a high near 90F. There is a 16% chance of precipitation, though the official forecast suggests a 20% chance of rain.

As evening approaches, clouds will increase, leading to mostly cloudy skies tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F during the overnight hours. Winds will ease to between 5 and 15 mph from the south.

The chance of precipitation remains at 20% for the night.

Tomorrow and Safety Notes

The heat will intensify significantly by tomorrow. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 99F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.

Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 4%. Overnight, skies will clear to mostly clear, with a low around 76F and heat index values remaining high at 99F.

Winds will lighten to 5 to 10 mph from the south.

With no active weather alerts in effect, the primary concern is the rising heat and humidity. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on how the heat index affects your comfort level as temperatures climb toward the upper 90s.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Bree Tanaka

Bree Tanaka covers weather, the outdoors, and seasonal life in and around Howe.

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