*As of Aug 15, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents in Howe are currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain in effect until August 15 at 8:00PM CDT. The advisory highlights the dangerous combination of high temperatures and humidity that will make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 84F with a feels-like reading of 89F. Humidity levels are notably elevated, with relative humidity at 68% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 26 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 106 during the day. Winds will shift to the south southwest around 10 mph.
Overnight, skies will remain mostly clear. Temperatures are expected to drop to a low around 78F initially, but will rise to approximately 80F later in the night. Heat index values may reach up to 103 during this period, with south winds around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecasted to hit 104. Winds will be lighter, coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will also be mostly clear, with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F overnight, accompanied by south winds of 5 to 10 mph.
