Current Conditions and Heat
Melissa is experiencing very hot conditions this Friday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. Humidity levels are quite high, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 56%. Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 93F today. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 99F during the day. While the morning will be mostly sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will become mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. The low will drop to around 76F, though temperatures may rise to about 78F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at around 97F. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will persist into tomorrow. Highs will reach near 96F, with heat index values climbing as high as 102F. The day will start mostly sunny, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. Winds will be from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow night, skies will become partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. Lows will settle around 76F. Heat index values will be around 101F. Winds will remain from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
