*As of Jul 23, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity, which will make it feel much hotter than the actual air temperature.
As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the heat index—a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in—is at 101F. The relative humidity is at 50%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air that traps heat and reduces the body's ability to cool itself through sweat.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky will remain sunny with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 104F during the peak heat of the day. Winds will be from the east around 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today, so the heat will persist without relief from rain.
Tonight, conditions will ease slightly as the sky becomes mostly clear. The low will drop to around 78F. However, the heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 101F. Winds will shift to the east-southeast at 10 to 15 mph. While the sun sets, the humidity will keep the night warm.
Tomorrow, the area will see partly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The heat index will reach 102F. Winds will come from the south-southeast at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Tomorrow night, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 79F, though temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight. The heat index will again reach 104F.
