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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

TodayClear0° / 77°
WednesdaySunny95° / 77°
ThursdaySunny95° / 78° 11%
FridayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 4%
SaturdayMostly Sunny97° / 79° 5%

Humidity Clings to Melissa as Temperatures Climb to 95

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A dew point of 72F keeps the air thick in Melissa tonight. Highs near 95F are expected for today and tomorrow with no severe weather alerts.

Arlen Iverson

June 30, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Tuesday overnight in Melissa, and the air remains quite humid. The air temperature sits at 81F, but the feels-like temperature is 85F due to the moisture in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph. The sky is clear, allowing for steady cooling, though the high moisture content keeps the night feeling muggy.

Today and Tomorrow Forecast

For today, the National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies with a high near 95F. The low will drop to around 77F. There is only a 1% chance of precipitation. Winds will be from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 100, indicating that the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. South southeast winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The heat index will stay elevated, reaching values as high as 97.

Tomorrow will mirror today with sunny skies and a high near 95F. The low will again be near 77F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values are forecast to hit 100 once more. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 77F and south southeast winds between 5 and 15 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Melissa. However, the persistent heat index values near 100 warrant caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the peak heat of the day. The high humidity can make it harder for the body to cool itself, so seeking air-conditioned environments during the afternoon hours is advisable.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Arlen Iverson

Arlen Iverson covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Melissa.

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