*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.
