*As of Jul 7, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Melissa, TX, feels heavy this afternoon, driven by a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 60%. The current air temperature sits at 91F, matching the feels-like reading. Winds are light, blowing from the south at 3 mph with gusts reaching 6 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will continue to climb today, reaching a high near 95F. However, the heat index will make it feel significantly hotter, with values peaking as high as 101. The afternoon may see temperatures dip slightly to around 93F. There is a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms, though any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to a south direction at around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, the chance for showers and thunderstorms persists before 10pm. The sky will become mostly clear overnight. Temperatures will fall to a low around 74F, though they may rise slightly to around 76F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 98. Southeast winds will continue at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will improve significantly tomorrow. The sky will be sunny with a high near 97F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102, indicating very hot and humid conditions. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, the sky 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.
