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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

WednesdayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 72° 18%
ThursdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 74° 27%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76° 16%
SaturdaySunny93° / 76° 1%
SundaySunny95° / 77° 1%

Humidity Peaks in Melissa as Temperatures Climb Toward 88 - Jul 15, 8 AM

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Melissa residents face high humidity with a dew point of 72F today. Temperatures will rise to near 88F with a slight chance of afternoon storms.

Arlen Iverson

July 15, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 15, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday this morning in Melissa, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 73F, but the heat index makes it feel like 75F. Relative humidity is sitting at a high 94%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant atmospheric moisture.

The sky is clear at the moment, and winds are light at 3 mph with gusts reaching up to 13 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 88F expected. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, but conditions will shift later in the day. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 1pm.

The chance of precipitation is listed at 18% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

As evening approaches, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 72F. The slight chance of showers and thunderstorms continues before 10pm. Winds will turn to the south at 5 to 10 mph during the night.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions remain warm and humid tomorrow. The high will reach near 89F, with a low of 74F. Precipitation chances increase slightly to 27% overall, with an official chance of 30%.

Rain showers are possible between 7am and 1pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. A chance of showers and thunderstorms may persist later. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.

Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the high humidity and rising temperatures warrant caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Keep an eye on the sky for developing clouds that could bring sudden storms, and be prepared for wet conditions if precipitation occurs.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Arlen Iverson

Arlen Iverson covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Melissa.

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