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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

TodaySunny95° / 77° 3%
ThursdaySunny94° / 77° 13%
FridayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 9%
SaturdayMostly Sunny96° / 78° 14%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 76° 19%

Humidity Clings to Melissa as Temps Climb Near 95

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High humidity and heat index values approaching 100 define the forecast for Melissa today. Sunny skies and warm temperatures persist through tomorrow with no active weather alerts.

Arlen Iverson

July 1, 20261 min read

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

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in Melissa feels heavy this morning, with a dew point of 73F creating a noticeable level of moisture. Relative humidity sits at 79%, contributing to a feels-like temperature of 85F while the actual air temperature reads 81F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Expect sunny skies to dominate the day ahead. The high will reach near 95F, with heat index values climbing as high as 100. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 3%.

As evening approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise to around 79F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking around 98. Winds will shift to south southeast, blowing between 5 and 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Sunny conditions will continue into tomorrow. The high will be near 94F, with heat index values reaching as high as 101. South southeast winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation increases slightly to 13%, though skies will remain sunny. Overnight, temperatures will settle near 77F, with heat index values around 99 and winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100, it is important to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to the heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high temperatures and humidity requires caution.

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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