Oppressive Humidity Grips Melissa as Temperatures Climb Toward 95 - Jul 5, 8 PM

As of Jul 5, 8 PM local time.

Current Conditions and Humidity

Melissa is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Sunday evening. The air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 75F contributing to the heavy, sticky atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing from the east northeast at 3 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear overhead as the day winds down.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Overnight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will settle near a low of 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F during the night. The heat index is expected to reach values as high as 97F. Winds will remain light, shifting to an east northeast direction at around 5 mph. There is only a 10% chance of precipitation tonight.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify significantly. Skies will turn mostly sunny, driving the high temperature near 95F. The combination of heat and humidity will result in heat index values climbing as high as 102F. Winds will continue from the east northeast at approximately 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains low at 9%.

Safety and Outlook

The extreme heat index values forecast for tomorrow require caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the peak heat of the day. While there are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for the area, the oppressive humidity and rising temperatures pose a health risk. Keep an eye on how the heat affects your body, and check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the high heat indices. The outlook for the immediate future remains hot and muggy, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible tomorrow night between 7pm and 1am, though skies will clear to mostly clear afterward.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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