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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

SaturdaySunny97° / 77° 1%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 74° 41%
MondaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 73° 42%
TuesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 20%
WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 75° 18%

Humidity Clings to Melissa as Temperatures Climb Toward 97 - Jul 11, 4 AM

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High humidity and heat index values near 105 define the forecast for Melissa this weekend. A slight chance of rain arrives tomorrow afternoon.

Arlen Iverson

July 11, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 11, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

It is currently Saturday overnight in Melissa, TX, and the air remains quite humid. The current air temperature is 82F, but the feels-like temperature is 87F due to a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 20 mph, and the sky is clear.

Weekend Forecast

Today will be sunny with a high near 97F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is just 1%. However, the heat index will reach as high as 104F. South southwest winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. The heat index will stay high, reaching up to 103F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings a high near 96F and a low near 74F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the chance of precipitation rises to 41%. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. Heat index values could peak at 105F. South southwest winds will be around 5 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Tomorrow night, showers and thunderstorms will be likely before 7pm, with a chance continuing afterward. The sky will be mostly cloudy with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. Southeast winds will be calm, between 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 60%.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals during the heat. As humidity remains high, be aware that the perceived temperature is significantly higher than the actual air temperature.

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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