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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

FridayPartly Sunny91° / 74° 20%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 76° 3%
SundaySunny96° / 77° 1%
MondaySunny99° / 78°
TuesdaySunny101° / 79°

Melissa Heat and Humidity Persist: Highs Near 91, Feels Like 98 - Jul 17, 4 PM

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Melissa, TX residents face very hot and humid conditions this Friday afternoon with a high near 91F. No severe weather alerts are in effect for the area.

Arlen Iverson

July 17, 20261 min read

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

*As of Jul 17, 4 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Melissa is experiencing very hot and humid weather this Friday afternoon. The air temperature is currently 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 98F. Relative humidity stands at 59%, with a dew point of 73F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, conditions will be partly sunny with a high near 91F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 99F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 20% chance of precipitation.

Tonight, the sky will become mostly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 74F, though they may rise to around 76F during the overnight hours. South winds will persist at 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, Melissa will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 95F. The heat index will climb to as high as 101F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 3%.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Melissa. However, the combination of high temperatures and humidity requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day.

As temperatures rise tomorrow, be aware that the heat index will feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Keep an eye on how the heat affects you and your family, and take necessary steps to stay cool and safe.

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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