Dangerous Heat Hits Howe as Storms Linger - Sep 10, 2 PM

*As of Sep 10, 2 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat Arrives in Howe

Residents of Howe, Texas, are currently experiencing dangerously high temperatures this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 104F. Relative humidity is at 37% with a dew point of 68F.

Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at around 5 mph, though current observations note gusts up to 6 mph. The sky remains mostly clear as the day progresses.

Storms and Temperatures Ahead

Today brings a high near 97F, with temperatures expected to fall to around 94F in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, followed by a continued chance later in the day. The overall chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

Heat index values could reach as high as 105 during these hours.

Tonight will see mostly cloudy skies with a low around 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 10pm, then continues later. The precipitation chance remains at 50%, with potential rainfall between a quarter and half an inch. Heat index values will stay high, reaching up to 100.

Tomorrow looks slightly cooler but still warm, with a high near 95F falling to around 93F in the afternoon. A slight chance of rain showers exists before 7am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then a slight chance later. The sky will be mostly sunny with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

The precipitation chance is 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible. Heat index values may hit 102.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area. However, the persistent heat requires caution. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme temperatures.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com