*As of Sep 3, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Notable Heat
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, where the air temperature stands at 86F. However, the oppressive humidity makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. The relative humidity is sitting at 70%, supported by a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere that limits evaporative cooling.
Winds are blowing at 15 mph, though gusts have been recorded at 14 mph, and the sky remains cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
For the rest of today, temperatures will climb to a high near 88F. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing later in the day. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100 during the afternoon hours.
Winds will shift to the southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation.
As evening approaches into tonight, there remains a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The sky will become partly cloudy as temperatures drop to a low around 73F. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F.
Winds will decrease to south southeast at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 98.
