*As of Jul 16, 12 PM local time.*
Muggy Conditions and Afternoon Showers
The air in Melissa remains quite humid this afternoon, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 74%. Current readings show an air temperature of 82F, but the moisture in the atmosphere makes it feel like 88F. Winds are light at 5 mph, though gusts have reached 19 mph, contributing to the muggy atmosphere under mostly cloudy skies.
Today brings a 38% chance of showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, there is a chance of precipitation at 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Temperatures will peak near 88F, though they may dip slightly to around 86F in the afternoon.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms continues before 7pm, with a 30% probability of precipitation. Overnight lows will settle near 73F, with temperatures rising slightly to around 75F later in the night. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
Clearing Skies and Rising Heat
Conditions are expected to improve significantly by tomorrow. The chance of precipitation drops to just 9%, with partly sunny skies replacing the cloud cover. Highs will climb to near 91F, and heat index values could reach as high as 98F. Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing between 5 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow night will be mostly cloudy with a low around 75F, and temperatures may rise to around 77F overnight. Winds will stay light from the south at 5 to 10 mph.
