*As of Jul 16, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Melissa is currently quite heavy with moisture. As of this evening, the air temperature sits at 75F, but the heat index makes it feel like 77F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 89%, contributing to a dew point of 72F. This level of humidity creates a muggy atmosphere that can feel oppressive even at moderate temperatures.
Winds are picking up slightly, blowing from the south-southeast at 11 mph with gusts reaching 24 mph. Despite the wind, the sky remains clear overhead. For those planning evening activities, the combination of high humidity and breezy conditions is the primary feature to note right now.
Forecast: Tonight and Tomorrow
Looking ahead, the weather pattern shifts toward instability before clearing out. Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. After that, skies will become mostly cloudy.
Temperatures will drop to a low near 73F, though they may rise slightly to around 75F later in the night. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph from the south-southeast. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tomorrow brings a significant change in conditions. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 90F. The heat will intensify, with heat index values as high as 98.
