*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*
Humid Start and Current Conditions
Melissa is experiencing quite humid conditions this morning, with the air temperature sitting at 75F and a feels-like temperature of 77F. The relative humidity is currently at 89%, supported by a dew point of 72F. Winds are light from the south at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly today, with a high near 95F. Although the sky is expected to be sunny, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 101. In the afternoon, temperatures may fall slightly to around 93F.
Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 10pm. The sky will become mostly clear, with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 98. Southeast winds will persist around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to climb to as high as 102. South winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 77F. The heat index will stay high at 100, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph.
