As of Jul 4, 4 AM local time.
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Melissa, TX, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 85F. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.
Winds are light at 8 mph with gusts reaching 11 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise sharply today, with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 104, making the afternoon feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. While the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.
As evening approaches, conditions will transition. Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours.
Winds will ease to the south southeast at around 5 mph. There is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, though the sky will become mostly clear afterward. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 101.
