*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Wednesday overnight in Melissa, TX, and the air remains quite heavy with moisture. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 78F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph. Despite the moisture, the sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will be out, but the heat will intensify quickly. Highs are expected to reach near 97F, while lows will drop to around 75F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 19% probability of precipitation.
Any rainfall would be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values could climb as high as 102F during the day.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Lows will settle around 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. Winds will shift to the south southeast, picking up to around 10 mph. Heat index values may reach 100F.
Tomorrow brings clearer skies and warmer temperatures. The sun will dominate the day with a high near 99F. The chance of precipitation drops to 0%. Heat index values are forecast to hit 102F. Winds will increase, coming from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with lows around 77F and south winds gusting up to 25 mph.
