*As of Jul 6, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Melissa is experiencing notably humid air this morning. The current air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. Relative humidity is high at 89%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 94F expected. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values could reach as high as 100. The sky will be sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. As evening approaches, temperatures will fall to around 92F in the afternoon before dropping further overnight. Tonight will be mostly clear with a low around 73F. There is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F. Heat index values could remain as high as 99. Winds will shift to east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
The pattern continues into tomorrow with a high near 93F. Sunny skies will prevail, though temperatures will drop to around 91F in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 97. Overnight, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 75F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Winds will be southeast around 5 mph. Heat index values could hit 98. Less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall is possible. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for this area.
