Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Wednesday this afternoon in Melissa, TX, where the air temperature stands at 93°F. However, the combination of heat and moisture is making it feel significantly warmer, with a feels-like temperature of 99°F. The relative humidity is at 47%, and the dew point is recorded at 70°F, indicating quite humid air despite the clear sky. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 15 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will remain out with no chance of precipitation. The high will reach near 95°F, and the National Weather Service notes that heat index values could climb as high as 101°F. South southeast winds will persist around 15 mph. As tonight approaches, skies will clear completely. The low will drop to near 76°F, though temperatures may rise to around 78°F during the overnight hours. The heat index will remain elevated at up to 99°F, with south southeast winds slowing to between 5 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will continue with mostly sunny skies. The high is expected to be near 94°F, and heat index values may again reach 101°F. Winds will shift slightly, coming from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. There is an 11% chance of precipitation tomorrow. Tomorrow night will bring partly cloudy skies with a low around 76°F, followed by a rise to around 78°F overnight. Heat index values will stay high at 99°F, with southeast winds at 5 to 10 mph.
