*As of Jul 9, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Thursday overnight in Melissa, and the air remains thick with moisture. The current air temperature is 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions.
Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 18 mph. The sky is clear, offering no relief from the lingering warmth of the day.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly as the sun rises. Today, expect sunny skies with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values will reach as high as 103F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, so residents should expect dry conditions despite the heavy air.
Tonight, the sky will remain clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F during the overnight hours. Heat index values will stay elevated, reaching as high as 102F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20F.
Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat. Sunny skies will persist with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to hit 101F. South winds will maintain speeds of 10 to 15 mph. The chance of rain remains negligible at 1%. Tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 76F.
