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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

ThursdaySunny99° / 80° 2%
FridayMostly Sunny101° / 79° 3%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 72° 8%
SundaySunny92° / 73°
MondaySunny94° / 74° 1%

Heat Advisory in Effect for Howe as Temperatures Climb Near 101 - Jul 30, 4 AM

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

A Heat Advisory is active for Howe, TX, with highs near 99 today and 101 tomorrow. Humidity remains high, making heat index values reach up to 108.

Bree Tanaka

July 30, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 30, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Alert Status

A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency from the National Weather Service. This alert underscores the significant heat stress residents can expect as temperatures rise. Currently, it is Thursday overnight with clear skies overhead.

The air temperature stands at 81F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is sitting at 72%, with a dew point of 71F, indicating quite humid conditions that will linger into the day.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today brings sunny skies with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%. Winds will be from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Despite the clear sky, the heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 79F, though temperatures may rise to around 82F later in the night. The heat index could peak at 106 during this period. South southeast winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph.

Tomorrow continues the hot trend with mostly sunny skies and a high near 101F. The low will settle near 79F, keeping the chance of rain at only 3%. Southwest winds are forecast to be around 10 mph.

Heat index values will climb even higher, reaching up to 108. Tomorrow night will see partly cloudy skies with a low around 79F, rising to about 81F overnight under west southwest winds of 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the active Heat Advisory and high heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors or those without air conditioning, as the humid conditions can exacerbate heat-related risks. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak hours.

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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