*As of Aug 12, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Howe, Texas, with the air temperature at 100F. Due to the humidity, the heat index makes it feel like 106F. The sky remains clear, and winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The relative humidity is at 35%, with a dew point of 68F.
Looking at the rest of today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could climb as high as 107 during the day. Winds will continue from the south around 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
As evening approaches, the sky will stay clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index is expected to remain high, with values as high as 108.
Winds will persist from the south at around 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow's Forecast and Safety Guidance
Tomorrow will also be sunny with a high near 100F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 105.
