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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

MondaySunny106° / 81° 10%
TuesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny104° / 80° 16%
WednesdayMostly Sunny100° / 77° 13%
ThursdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 74° 16%
FridaySunny97° / 76° 12%

Extreme Heat Warning in Effect for Howe as Temperatures Soar - Aug 24, 2 PM

Howe's hometown forecast, updated every four hours — straight from the National Weather Service.

An Extreme Heat Warning is active for Howe, TX, with heat index values reaching 106F. Residents are urged to take precautions against dangerous heat conditions through tomorrow evening.

Bree Tanaka

August 24, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 24, 2 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway

The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Howe, Texas, signaling severe and expected danger from high temperatures. Current conditions reflect this intensity, with the air temperature at 104F and a feels-like value of 106F due to humidity levels sitting at 25%. The dew point is recorded at 61F under clear skies.

Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph.

This warning remains in effect until the specified end time on August 25. During this period, heat index values are expected to remain dangerously high. Residents should monitor local updates closely as conditions evolve.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today will be sunny with a high near 106F. Temperatures are forecast to fall to around 103F in the afternoon. The low tonight will be near 81F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am, though skies will remain mostly clear overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 103F during this period.

Tomorrow brings a high near 104F with a low around 80F. Conditions start with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, followed by mostly sunny skies. The heat index is expected to peak at 103F.

By tomorrow night, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 80F and temperatures rising slightly overnight. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the severe nature of this heat event, it is critical to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals who may be affected by the extreme temperatures. Ensure that pets and livestock have access to ample shade and cool water.

Avoid traveling during peak heat hours if possible, and keep vehicles well-maintained to prevent overheating.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Bree Tanaka

Bree Tanaka covers weather, the outdoors, and seasonal life in and around Howe.

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