Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Friday this morning in Melissa, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating quite humid conditions. The sky remains clear, but a south wind is blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with mostly sunny conditions. Highs will reach near 93F. While the chance of precipitation is listed at 17%, the National Weather Service notes a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 99. Winds will remain light, shifting to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, skies will turn mostly clear. Lows will drop to near 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 97. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, conditions will remain hot and humid. Highs will climb to near 96F, with the heat index reaching as high as 102. The sky will be mostly sunny, but residents should be aware of a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Winds will stay from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
