*As of Aug 22, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and remains active until 8:00 PM CDT today.
As of this Saturday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 90F, with a feels-like reading of 91F. The relative humidity is at 43%, and the dew point sits at 64F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 7 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, residents can expect a high near 99F and a low near 79F tonight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with the precipitation probability at 13% during the day. According to the National Weather Service, there is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am tonight. The sky will transition from mostly sunny to partly cloudy overnight.
Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101F both today and tonight. Winds will shift to south southeast around 5 mph. While the actual temperature will drop, the heat index remains elevated, keeping the risk of heat-related issues present through the night.
Tomorrow Outlook
Temperatures will rise significantly tomorrow, with a high near 104F and a low near 82F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to 11%. Heat index values are forecast to climb as high as 107F during the day.
