*As of Aug 30, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Risks
It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, where the heat is intense and potentially dangerous. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a hazardous 102F. Relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 64F contributing to the muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing full solar intensity to drive these elevated temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
According to the National Weather Service, today will remain sunny with a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104 during the peak afternoon hours. South winds will persist around 10 mph. There is a zero percent chance of precipitation, ensuring dry conditions continue.
As evening approaches tonight, skies will transition to mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 101.
South winds will ease to between 5 and 10 mph. Despite the cooling trend, the residual heat will keep conditions warm well into the early morning hours.
