*As of Jul 14, 12 PM local time.*
Muggy Conditions and Current Readings
The air in Melissa feels heavy and sticky this afternoon, driven by a dew point of 73F and relative humidity sitting at 70%. These values create a noticeably humid environment that can make the heat feel more intense than the actual air temperature suggests. Right now, the thermometer reads 84F, but the combination of moisture and warmth pushes the feels-like temperature up to 91F.
Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy, limiting direct sunlight but trapping heat near the ground.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will climb slightly higher as the day progresses, with a high near 87F expected today. The chance of precipitation is 29%, with a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms developing. According to the National Weather Service, there is a slight chance of rain showers before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm.
Conditions will remain partly sunny with east southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the low will drop to around 71F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 10pm, with partly cloudy skies and south winds ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 30%.
Tomorrow brings even more heat, with a high near 89F. The humidity will linger, and the chance of precipitation rises to 48%. Residents can expect a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm.
