*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling severe and potentially dangerous heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to the intense warmth affecting the area. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 104 degrees.
The relative humidity is at 37 percent, with a dew point of 68 degrees. Winds are light, blowing from the southeast at 3 miles per hour with gusts reaching up to 9 miles per hour, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high is expected to reach near 102 degrees, with a low near 81 degrees. There is no chance of precipitation, and skies will remain clear. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 105 tonight.
Clear skies will persist with a low around 81, and winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 miles per hour.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 99 degrees and a low near 76 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2 percent. Heat index values are forecast to peak at 108 during the day.
Winds will come from the northeast at 5 to 10 miles per hour. Overnight, temperatures will drop to around 76, rising slightly to 78 later in the night. Heat index values will remain high at 105, with east winds of 5 to 10 miles per hour.
