*As of Aug 13, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to the combination of high temperatures and humidity, which will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index—a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in—is at 103F. The sky remains clear, and winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 29 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with no chance of precipitation. Highs will reach near 100F, with heat index values climbing as high as 105F. South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Overnight, conditions will remain clear with a low near 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F during the night, keeping the heat index elevated at 104F. Winds will persist from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the pattern continues with sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to hit 105F again. South winds will remain steady at around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Overnight tomorrow night, the sky will become mostly clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight, with the heat index peaking at 102F. Winds will stay from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
