*As of Jul 31, 6 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Residents of Howe, Texas, are currently facing hazardous heat conditions as a Heat Advisory remains active. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to dangerously high temperatures and heat index values. Right now, the air temperature stands at 102F, but with humidity and wind factors, it feels like 109F.
Relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 17 mph, though gusts have been recorded up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Today’s high reached near 101F, while tonight’s low is expected to settle near 78F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a 15% probability of precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, this slight chance persists between 10pm and 1am tonight.
Skies will be partly cloudy overnight, with temperatures rising to around 80F. The heat index will remain high at values up to 108F. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph, bringing a 20% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow brings a slight reprieve from the extreme peak heat. Highs will drop to near 95F under sunny skies. The low tomorrow night is expected to be around 72F, with temperatures rising to about 74F overnight.
Winds will turn north at 10 to 15 mph during the day, shifting to north northeast at 5 to 10 mph tonight. The chance of precipitation drops to just 5% for tomorrow.
