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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

ThursdaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms88° / 73° 30%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 75° 19%
SaturdaySunny93° / 76° 1%
SundaySunny95° / 77° 1%
MondaySunny98° / 78°

Humidity Peaks in Melissa as Storms Linger - Jul 16, 8 AM

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Melissa residents face high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, with highs near 88F. No active weather alerts are in effect.

Arlen Iverson

July 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Melissa, TX, is experiencing notably muggy air this morning. The current air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index feels warmer at 77F due to the heavy moisture in the atmosphere. Relative humidity is at 94%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a sticky environment. Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, under a mostly clear sky.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 88F expected. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Winds will shift to the south, blowing at 5 to 10 mph.

As evening approaches, the chance of precipitation drops slightly to 20%. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms remains possible before 10pm. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a low around 73F. Temperatures may rise to around 75F overnight. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Conditions will remain warm and humid. The high will reach near 90F, with heat index values as high as 98. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Winds will be south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight, a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. The sky will be partly cloudy, with a low around 75F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts for Melissa. However, the high humidity and potential for storms warrant caution. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible. Keep an eye on the sky for developing clouds, and be prepared for sudden changes in weather. Light layers are recommended for the evening as temperatures cool slightly.

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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