*As of Aug 21, 2 PM local time.*
Hot Conditions and Active Alert
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency from the National Weather Service. Residents should prepare for dangerously high temperatures that will persist through the weekend. The advisory remains active until August 22 at 8:00PM CDT.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat wave. As of Friday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 91F, with a feels-like reading of 92F due to humidity levels. Relative humidity is at 38%, and the dew point sits at 63F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 7 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, temperatures will rise significantly, with a high near 100F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, followed by mostly sunny skies later in the day. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 102. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain warm with a low around 80F. Partly cloudy skies will prevail, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. The heat index may stay as high as 101. Winds will shift slightly to the south southeast, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat, with a high near 103F. Skies will be mostly sunny, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day. Heat index values could climb as high as 105. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, keeping the chance of precipitation at 20%.
