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5-day forecast / Howe, TX

WednesdaySunny97° / 75° 7%
ThursdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 75° 18%
FridaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny96° / 75° 20%
SaturdaySunny97° / 76° 4%
SundaySunny96° / 76° 4%

Humidity Clings to Howe as Temperatures Soar Near 97 - Sep 2, 8 AM

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

Howe, TX faces a humid start with a dew point of 70F. Highs near 97F today bring heat index values up to 101. Slight rain chances emerge tonight and tomorrow.

Bree Tanaka

September 2, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Sep 2, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in Howe is holding onto significant moisture this morning, creating a muggy atmosphere right from the start. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 78F. Relative humidity is high at 78%, with a dew point of 70F indicating substantial water vapor in the lower atmosphere.

Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts may reach up to 7 mph. Above, the sky remains clear, offering unobstructed views as the day begins to warm.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect a hot and sunny day ahead. Highs will climb near 97F, with temperatures settling around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 101, making it feel significantly warmer than the actual air temperature. Southeast winds will pick up slightly, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.

As evening transitions into tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 75F. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 97. There is a slight chance of rain showers developing between 1am and 4am, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the night. Winds will shift to the southeast at around 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow brings a high near 93F under partly sunny skies. The heat index could climb to 100. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances listed at 18% in general forecasts and up to 20% in the detailed outlook.

Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Southeast winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values pushing into the upper 90s and low 100s, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While rain chances are slight, remain aware of changing conditions if storms develop overnight or tomorrow.

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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