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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 Peaks in Melissa as Heat Index Nears 105 - Jul 11, 8 AM

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Melissa residents face high humidity today with a dew point of 72F. Temperatures will reach 97F, creating heat index values up to 104. Showers may arrive tomorrow.

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, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Melissa is experiencing notably humid conditions this Saturday morning. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the relative humidity of 74% and a dew point of 72F make it feel significantly warmer. The current feels-like temperature is 85F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

The heat will intensify throughout the day. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values will climb as high as 104. Winds will remain light, shifting to a south southwest direction at 5 to 10 mph.

As evening approaches, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. The humidity will persist, keeping heat index values as high as 103. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will shift slightly tomorrow. The high will be near 96F, with a low around 74F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the chance of precipitation increases to 41%. Rain showers are possible between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm. Heat index values could reach 105. Winds will be light, around 5 mph from the south southwest. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high temperatures and humidity requires caution. Prepare for potential showers tomorrow by keeping an umbrella handy, though significant rainfall is not expected.

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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