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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

ThursdaySunny99° / 80° 1%
FridaySunny98° / 80°
SaturdaySunny97° / 76° 2%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 74° 53%
MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 73° 45%

Melissa Heat Persists: Highs Near 97F, Feels Like 98F - Jul 8, 8 PM

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Melissa, TX, is experiencing very hot conditions this evening with a current feels-like temperature of 98F. Today's high reached near 97F, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before clearing tonight.

Arlen Iverson

July 9, 20261 min read

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

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

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Melissa, Texas, is currently under very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the heat index makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity is at 44%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph. The sky remains clear as the day winds down.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high temperature was near 97F, while the low is expected to drop to around 80F. There was a 17% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible before clearing later in the evening.

Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. After that, skies will clear. The low will settle around 80F. Heat index values may rise as high as 101F. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather will be sunny with a high near 99F. The low will again be around 80F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 1%. Heat index values could reach as high as 104F. South southwest winds will blow at 10 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow night, skies will be mostly clear with a low around 80F. Heat index values may climb to 101F. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Safety Reminder

Given the very hot conditions and high heat index values, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun during peak heat hours.

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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