Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Melissa, TX, where the air temperature stands at 91F. The heat index is making it feel like 96F. Relative humidity is at 46%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching 11 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 96F today. While the morning may start sunny, isolated showers and thunderstorms are expected later in the day. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102. Winds will remain from the south southeast around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
As evening approaches, isolated showers and thunderstorms may continue before 10pm. The sky will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, with readings rising to around 78F overnight. The heat index will stay high, with values as high as 99. Winds will shift to the southeast, ranging from 5 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the high will be near 94F. The day will start sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99. Winds will be from the south, between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 14%.
There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. Residents should remain aware of the heat and potential for sudden storms.
