*As of Jul 11, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Saturday afternoon in Melissa, TX, and the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 12 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values can reach as high as 104. South winds will be around 10 mph. As the day transitions to tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. Heat index values will remain elevated, peaking near 103. South winds will decrease to between 5 and 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will shift slightly tomorrow. The high will be near 96F, but the heat index could climb to 105. South southwest winds will be light, around 5 mph. Rain chances increase significantly, with a 41% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Specifically, there is a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms from 1pm to 4pm. Skies will be mostly sunny. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Tomorrow night will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, with showers and thunderstorms likely afterward. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 74F. The chance of precipitation rises to 60%.
