*As of Jul 8, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Melissa is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 104F. Relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air that makes the heat feel more oppressive.
Winds are blowing at 13 mph, though gusts are reported at 12 mph, under a mostly clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 98F, with a low near 80F. The sky will remain sunny, and there is only a 6% chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104 during the day. Winds will shift to a south southwest direction, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 80F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 101. Winds will come from the south at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with a high near 99F and a low near 80F. The sky will be sunny, and the chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Heat index values will again reach as high as 104. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph.
