*As of Jul 31, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency from the National Weather Service. The danger stems from extreme heat values that make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Right now, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of humidity and wind results in a feels-like temperature of 106F.
The dew point is recorded at 70F with relative humidity at 40%, while winds are blowing from the southwest at 14 mph with gusts to 14 mph under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 111 during the peak afternoon hours. Winds are expected to shift to the southwest around 10 mph. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low near 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 108. Southwest winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. While the overall chance of precipitation is listed at 20%, there is a slight chance for showers and thunderstorms specifically between 10pm and 1am.
Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly with sunny skies and a high near 95F. Winds will shift to the north at 10 to 15 mph. The low tomorrow night will be around 72F, rising to about 74F overnight under mostly clear skies. North northeast winds will be 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation for tomorrow is 5%.
