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WednesdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms98° / 76° 17%
ThursdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 74° 17%
FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny96° / 75° 18%
SaturdaySunny97° / 76° 2%
SundaySunny97° / 76°

Howe, TX Braces for Heat Advisory as Temperatures Soar - Aug 26, 2 PM

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

A Heat Advisory is in effect for Howe, Texas, with dangerous heat index values reaching up to 106 degrees. Residents are urged to take precautions against extreme heat today and tomorrow.

Bree Tanaka

August 26, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Conditions

Howe, Texas, is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service. The alert remains in effect until August 27 at 8:00 PM CDT, highlighting moderate severity and expected urgency for the region. As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F.

The relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 64F. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 14 mph, under clear skies.

The National Weather Service forecasts that today will be mostly sunny with a high near 99F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 96F in the afternoon, though heat index values could climb as high as 106. There is a 20% chance of precipitation today.

Tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 76F. The heat index may remain as high as 103 during the evening hours. North winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph, and there is still a 20% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow's Forecast and Safety Tips

Tomorrow brings continued warmth with a high near 97F. The sky will be sunny initially, but residents should watch for weather changes later in the day. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Heat index values could reach as high as 105 during this period. Northeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, and the chance of precipitation remains at 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow night will see partly cloudy skies with a low around 74F, though temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. Heat index values could stay as high as 102. East winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Given the active Heat Advisory, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these dangerous heat conditions.

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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