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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

WednesdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 78° 19%
ThursdaySunny99° / 77°
FridaySunny98° / 78°
SaturdaySunny97° / 76° 3%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms95° / 76° 27%

Melissa Heat Index Hits 102 Today With Slight Storm Chance - Jul 8, 12 PM

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Temperatures in Melissa, TX, are soaring with a current feels-like of 99F. A high near 97F is expected today, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.

Arlen Iverson

July 8, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 8, 12 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Melissa, TX, is experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon. The air temperature is currently 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. Humidity levels are quite high, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 53%. The sky remains clear, and winds are blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that while the morning will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 20%. As the day transitions to tonight, the sky will become mostly clear. The low will drop to around 78F. The heat index may remain as high as 100 during the early evening hours. Winds will shift to the south southeast, averaging around 10 mph. There is also a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather will be sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to climb to 102. Winds will pick up, coming from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, conditions will clear with a low around 77F. The heat index may stay as high as 101. Winds will continue from the south around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation for tomorrow is 0%.

Safety Reminder

Given the high temperatures and heat index values reaching 102, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the slight chance of storms later today and tonight warrants keeping an eye on the sky for any developing weather.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Arlen Iverson

Arlen Iverson covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Melissa.

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