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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

SaturdayMostly Sunny94° / 75° 3%
SundaySunny95° / 77° 2%
MondaySunny98° / 78° 1%
TuesdaySunny101° / 79°
WednesdaySunny100° / 78° 1%

Humid Start to Weekend in Howe as Temps Climb Near 95 - Jul 18, 4 AM

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

Howe, TX wakes to high humidity with a dew point of 72F. Temperatures will rise to near 95F today and tomorrow under sunny skies, with heat indices reaching 101F.

Bree Tanaka

July 18, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday overnight in Howe, Texas, and the air feels thick with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the feels-like temperature is 78F due to the high relative humidity of 83%. The dew point is recorded at 72F, indicating a notably humid environment for residents.

Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. Despite the moisture in the air, the sky remains clear overhead.

Weekend Forecast: Heat and Sun

Temperatures will climb significantly as the weekend progresses. Today, the high will reach near 94F under mostly sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 3%. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 99F during the day.

Tonight, conditions will transition to mostly clear skies. The low will drop to around 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F later in the night. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 99F possible even as the day cools.

Tomorrow, the sun will shine brightly with a high near 95F. The sky will be sunny with only a 2% chance of rain. Winds will continue from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

The heat index is forecast to peak at 101F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 77F and south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Preparedness

With heat indices pushing into the 100s, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned spaces when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without adequate cooling, as high humidity can make the heat feel more oppressive.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area, so the primary concern is managing the heat safely.

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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