*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents in Howe, Texas, should be aware that a Severe Flood Watch is currently in effect. This alert was issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth and remains active until October 2 at 7:00AM CDT. The watch indicates that conditions are favorable for significant flooding events.
Right now, the atmosphere is quite heavy with moisture. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 93F. Humidity levels are high, with a relative humidity of 55% and a dew point of 70F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 20 mph, with gusts reaching up to 26 mph. The sky is currently cloudy, setting the stage for the unsettled weather ahead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, isolated rain showers are expected before 4pm, followed by scattered showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will peak near 92F, with heat index values climbing as high as 99F. South winds will range from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 30 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, the rain will persist. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely before 10pm, followed by continued showers and thunderstorms. The sky will remain mostly cloudy.
Temperatures will drop to a low near 71F, though they may rise slightly to around 73F overnight. Winds will shift to around 15 mph from the south, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation jumps to 90%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
