*As of Jul 10, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Friday evening in Melissa, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 99F. Relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid air that traps warmth close to the ground. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph, providing minimal relief from the stifling conditions. The sky remains clear, offering no shade or cloud cover to mitigate the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the night. Tonight, skies will stay clear with a low near 79F. However, heat index values are expected to climb as high as 101F. Winds will shift slightly, becoming south southwest at 0 to 15 mph. Overnight, temperatures may rise to around 81F, preventing the air from cooling significantly.
Tomorrow, the heat will continue with sunny skies and a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 102F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will be south southwest around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is negligible at 1%. Tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight, with heat index values as high as 100F. Winds will be south at 5 to 10 mph.
