*As of Jul 9, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Thursday this afternoon in Melissa, TX, and residents are facing very hot conditions. The air temperature is 93F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. This significant difference is driven by quite humid air, with a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 47%. The sky is clear, and winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 103 during the day. Winds will increase slightly to 10 to 15 mph from the south southwest. As evening approaches, the sky will remain clear tonight with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight, keeping the heat index values as high as 102. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1% for both periods.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow will also be sunny with a high near 98F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph. The low for tomorrow night will be around 76F, with mostly clear skies and heat index values as high as 100. The chance of precipitation remains at 1%.
