Regional Context and Local Conditions
Tropical Storm Edouard is currently tracking toward the Texas-Louisiana border, with guidance from the National Hurricane Center indicating it may make landfall in Texas today. While the system is expected to bring heavy rain to Southeast Texas and break the recent run of 100-degree days across parts of the state, Melissa remains largely unaffected by the storm's moisture.
The center of Edouard passes well to the south, meaning this area stays hot and mostly dry.
Current conditions in Melissa reflect the lingering summer heat. As of Tuesday morning, the air temperature sits at 90F with a feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity is at 52%, and the dew point is 70F. Winds are light from the south southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 5 mph under clear skies.
Today and Tomorrow Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies initially, followed by a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 102. South southeast winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 76F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms overnight. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F during the night hours, with heat index values up to 100. Southeast winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
