*As of Aug 27, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Dangerous heat is currently gripping Howe, Texas, as afternoon temperatures soar. The air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a sweltering 100F. Relative humidity is sitting at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the northeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values can reach as high as 103 today due to these conditions. Residents should recognize that the perceived temperature is significantly higher than the actual air reading, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses during outdoor activities.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will remain mostly sunny with a high near 97F. The low tonight is expected to drop to around 75F. There is only a 14% chance of precipitation today. Winds will shift to the east-southeast tonight, ranging from calm to 10 mph, with heat index values staying as high as 100.
Tomorrow brings continued warmth and clear skies. The high will reach near 98F, while the low settles around 75F. Precipitation chances drop to just 1%. Winds will be light, coming from the northeast at 0 to 5 mph. Heat index values are forecast to peak at 102 during the day.
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77 overnight. Winds will remain light from the east-southeast at around 5 mph, with heat index values near 100.
