*As of Jul 14, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Melissa feels heavy this afternoon, with a notable level of moisture lingering in the atmosphere. The current air temperature sits at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 93F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 70F, which creates a muggy environment despite the relative humidity holding at 55%.
Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead, offering little relief from the warmth.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures will struggle to climb much higher today, with a high near 85F. There is a 30% chance for showers and thunderstorms to develop. As evening approaches, the chance for precipitation remains at 30%, with showers and thunderstorms possible before 10pm.
The sky will turn partly cloudy overnight. Temperatures will drop to a low near 71F, though they may rise slightly to around 74F later in the night. Winds will shift to the south southeast, slowing to between 0 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow’s Outlook
Conditions will remain warm and humid tomorrow, with a high near 89F. The chance of precipitation increases to 47%, with a 50% chance of rain showers between 7am and 1pm. Later in the day, from 1pm to 4pm, there is a chance for showers and thunderstorms.
