*As of Aug 18, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling severe and potentially life-threatening heat conditions. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to dangerously high temperatures that make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 106F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a hazardous 107F. Relative humidity is at 22%, with a dew point of 59F. Winds are blowing from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast and Safety Guidance
The heat will persist through today and tomorrow. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 103F and a low near 80F. There is no chance of precipitation. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 105 during the day.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. The heat index could still reach 103F, meaning the night will not provide significant relief from the daytime heat. South winds will continue around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings similar conditions: sunny skies with a high near 103F and a low near 80F. Precipitation chances are minimal at 1%. Heat index values are expected to climb to 105F again. Winds will shift to the southwest, maintaining speeds around 10 mph.
