*As of Jul 17, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
Melissa is currently experiencing a muggy start to the day, with the air feeling heavy and thick. The current air temperature sits at 77F, but the high relative humidity of 94% and a dew point of 75F make it feel like 79F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
As the day progresses, conditions will shift significantly. Today is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 91F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 98 during the afternoon.
South winds will continue to blow between 5 and 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 11%, meaning residents can expect dry conditions despite the muggy atmosphere.
Weekend Outlook and Safety Tips
Tonight, the sky will clear to partly cloudy with a low around 74F. However, temperatures will rise to around 76F overnight, keeping the heat index as high as 99. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow brings even warmer conditions. The high will reach near 94F under mostly sunny skies. The heat index is expected to peak at 102, creating dangerous heat stress levels. South southwest winds will be lighter, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%.
