Heat Index Hits 98 in Howe as Scattered Storms Linger - Sep 27, 2 PM

*As of Sep 27, 2 PM local time.*

Current Heat and Wind

It is currently Sunday this afternoon in Howe, Texas, where the air temperature stands at 91F. The combination of heat and humidity has pushed the feels-like temperature to 96F. Relative humidity is at 46%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

The National Weather Service indicates that today will be partly sunny with a high near 93F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 90F in the afternoon. Heat index values may reach as high as 98. There is a 22% chance of precipitation, with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. South southeast winds will decrease to around 10 mph.

Tonight brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. The low will drop to around 70F. Southeast winds will lighten to about 5 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible during this period.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 90F. The low is forecast to be around 71F. Southeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the persistent heat warrants caution. Residents should hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness. Keep an eye on the sky for any developing storms, as conditions can change quickly with scattered thunderstorms.

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