*As of Aug 19, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
An Extreme Heat Warning is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling severe and expected danger from high temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to the intense heat impacting the region. As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 104F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 106F.
Relative humidity is at 25%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions will remain mostly sunny with a high near 102F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105. Overnight tonight, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F during the night hours. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 104, while south winds continue around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another hot day with a high near 103F and sunny skies initially. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm, bringing the total chance of precipitation to 20%. Heat index values will again climb to 105.
Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur before 10pm, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 78F. The heat index is forecast to stay high at 104.
