*As of Jul 13, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Melissa is experiencing notably muggy conditions this morning. The air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index feels warmer at 77F due to the heavy moisture in the air. Relative humidity is at 94%, with a dew point of 73F indicating very sticky air. Winds are light, blowing from the east southeast at 5 mph with gusts up to 3 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the day ahead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Showers and thunderstorms are likely today, with a 62% chance of precipitation. Temperatures will climb to a high near 85F before dropping to a low around 71F tonight. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible during the day. As evening approaches, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Skies will become partly cloudy overnight, with winds shifting to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall is expected during this period.
Tomorrow and Safety Reminders
Conditions will shift significantly tomorrow. Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 92F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur after 1pm, with a 23% chance of precipitation. The heat will intensify, with heat index values as high as 101. Winds will be from the east at 0 to 10 mph. Overnight, temperatures will settle around 71F, rising to 73F later, with heat index values up to 98. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.
