*As of Sep 7, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory remains in effect for Howe, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency regarding dangerously high temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued this alert due to the combination of extreme heat and humidity that will make conditions feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this event. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index—a measure of how hot it feels when relative humidity is factored in—is pushing up to 104F. The relative humidity is currently at 37%, with a dew point of 68F.
Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear, allowing full solar heating to drive these elevated temperatures.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will see sunny skies with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104 during the day. Overnight tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 101. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat. Expect sunny skies with a high near 99F and heat index values again reaching 104. While the morning will likely remain dry, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.
Tomorrow night, there is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by mostly clear skies. The low will be around 78F, with temperatures rising to around 80F overnight and heat index values up to 102.
