*As of Jul 13, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Melissa feels heavy this afternoon, with a notable level of humidity. The current air temperature sits at 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. This muggy atmosphere is driven by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 62%. Winds are light, blowing from the east southeast at 6 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains mostly clear at this moment, but that may not last long as conditions shift.
Today and Tonight Forecast
A significant change is expected later today. Showers and thunderstorms are likely before 4pm, bringing the potential for wet weather to the area. After that initial period, there will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms to continue. The sky will turn mostly cloudy as the day progresses. Temperatures will struggle to climb, with a high near 85F. As the afternoon wears on, the heat will ease slightly, with temperatures falling to around 82F. The east southeast wind will remain light, around 5 mph.
As evening sets in, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues before 1am. The sky stays mostly cloudy overnight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 71F, though they may rise slightly to around 73F during the night. Winds will vary between 0 to 10 mph from the east southeast. Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
