*As of Aug 20, 6 AM 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. As of this Thursday morning, the air temperature stands at 84F with a feels-like reading of 87F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 67F.
Winds are blowing from the southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, under clear skies.
The National Weather Service has issued this warning due to the intense heat expected to persist through the day. The official alert was issued on August 20 at 1:24AM CDT and remains in effect until August 20 at 8:00PM CDT. This period covers the peak heat hours, where temperatures are forecast to reach critical levels.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, conditions will be sunny with a high near 103F. The low is expected to drop to around 80F later in the evening. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, bringing a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are projected to climb as high as 108F. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 80F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F overnight. The heat index could remain as high as 106F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10pm, with southeast winds around 5 mph.
