*As of Jul 31, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Howe, Texas, bringing moderate severity heat risks to the area. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerously high temperatures that can lead to heat-related illnesses if precautions are not taken.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 80F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 84F. The relative humidity is sitting at 70%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that will make the heat feel more oppressive. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 109 during the peak afternoon hours. Southwest winds will hover around 10 mph. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation today.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain clear initially, with temperatures dropping to a low near 79F. However, overnight lows may rise slightly to around 81F due to the humidity. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 10pm and 1am, bringing a 20% chance of precipitation during that window. Partly cloudy skies will follow, with southwest winds decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.
