*As of Jul 24, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to oppressive heat and humidity levels. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 100F.
The relative humidity is at 63%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere that intensifies the perceived heat.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, skies will be partly sunny with a high near 94F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 103. South winds will blow around 10 mph.
There is only a 1% chance of precipitation. Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies with a low around 79F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 102.
South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect mostly sunny skies and a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to climb to a dangerous 106.
South southwest winds will persist around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain remains minimal at 1%. Overnight into tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to a low around 79F before rising slightly to around 81F.
