*As of Jul 12, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Melissa, Texas, begins this Sunday morning under cloudy skies with notably muggy conditions. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts may reach up to 8 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day, reaching a high near 92F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could peak as high as 97F. There is a 52% chance of showers and thunderstorms today. Rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible. Winds will remain light, shifting to the south around 5 mph.
As evening approaches, skies will turn mostly cloudy with a low near 73F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 75F overnight. The chance of precipitation remains at 50%, with another tenth to a quarter of an inch of rain possible. Winds will shift to the southeast, staying between 0 and 5 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain humid and unsettled tomorrow. Highs will drop slightly to near 89F, but heat index values could reach 98F. The chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, with activity possible before 7am, between 7am and 1pm, and continuing later in the day. Rainfall totals are expected to remain between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Winds will be from the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
