*As of Jul 7, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Melissa feels heavy and muggy this evening. Current readings show an air temperature of 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 93F. This discomfort is driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 55%. The sky remains clear, but the humidity is the defining feature of the current weather. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 95F, with a low near 74F. There is a 37% chance of showers and thunderstorms developing during the day. The National Weather Service indicates that a chance of showers and thunderstorms is likely before 7pm tonight, followed by a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Skies will be partly cloudy, and the low will settle around 74F, though temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. Heat index values could climb as high as 100. Winds will shift to the southeast around 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify with a high near 97F. The chance of precipitation drops to a slight 17%, with a 20% chance of showers and thunderstorms according to the official forecast. Conditions will be sunny, and the heat index may reach 102. Winds will come from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. Overnight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Skies will become mostly clear, with a low around 77F and temperatures rising to around 79F. Heat index values will remain high at 100, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.
