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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

TodayIsolated Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 76° 20%
FridaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 76° 14%
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 77° 10%
SundayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 76° 15%
MondayMostly Sunny94° / 76° 14%

Melissa Heat Index Hits 100; Scattered Storms Possible This Afternoon

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Temperatures in Melissa are soaring with a feels-like reading of 96F. A high near 93F is expected today, with heat index values reaching 100. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible later in the day.

Arlen Iverson

July 2, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Melissa, TX, where the air temperature stands at 88F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature is 96F. The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 93F, with a low near 77F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms later in the day. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 100. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight, conditions will clear up, becoming mostly clear with a low around 77. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The heat index will remain high, with values as high as 99. Southeast winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 94F, with a low near 78F. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The heat index values could reach as high as 101. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tomorrow night, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 78. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. The heat index will be as high as 99. South southeast winds will be around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 100, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. While there are no active weather alerts, be prepared for sudden changes in weather if storms develop.

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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