*As of Aug 18, 11 AM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert Active
Residents of Howe, Texas, are under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until later this evening. Additionally, a Heat Advisory is active for moderate severity conditions until midday tomorrow. These alerts underscore the dangerous heat levels currently impacting the region.
Current Conditions and Forecast
It is currently Tuesday morning in Howe. The air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. Relative humidity is at 36%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear.
Today will be intensely hot and sunny, with a high near 105F. The National Weather Service reports heat index values as high as 105. Southwest winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 81F tonight.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Low temperatures will settle around 81F, though conditions may feel warmer as heat index values reach up to 106. South winds will persist around 10 mph. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F before the next day begins.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 103F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105 again. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph. The chance of rain remains negligible at 1%. Temperatures will fall to a low near 81F tomorrow night, with skies turning mostly clear and heat indices reaching 104.
