*As of Jul 16, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Melissa is experiencing a notably humid start to the afternoon. The air temperature currently sits at 82F, but the heat index feels significantly warmer at 88F due to the moisture in the air. Relative humidity is holding at 74%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere that is typical for this time of year in North Texas.
Winds are light, blowing from the south at 8 mph with gusts reaching up to 14 mph. The sky is currently producing light rain, adding to the damp conditions. While the rain is not heavy, it contributes to the overall saturation of the air. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Melissa at this time.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the chance of precipitation is 38%, with a possibility of showers and thunderstorms. The high will reach near 88F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 86F in the afternoon. South winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph.
Any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains before 7pm, with mostly cloudy skies. The low will settle around 73F, with temperatures rising to around 75F overnight.
South winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings a shift in conditions. The sky will be partly sunny, with a high near 91F. Heat index values could climb as high as 99F, making it feel hotter than the actual air temperature.
