Humidity Lingers in Melissa as Temperatures Climb Toward 95 - Jul 17, 8 PM

*As of Jul 17, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

Residents in Melissa are experiencing a notably humid evening as the sun sets. The current air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature up to 94F. Relative humidity is holding at 59%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant moisture in the air.

Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains clear overhead at this hour.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Throughout the day, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. The high temperature is expected to reach near 91F, while the low will drop to around 74F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 4%.

As night falls, the sky will stay mostly cloudy. Temperatures will settle near 74F initially, though they may rise slightly to around 76F during the overnight hours. Winds will continue from the south, ranging between 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow and Safety Reminders

Tomorrow, the weather will improve with mostly sunny skies. The high will climb to near 95F, accompanied by a low near 76F. The chance of rain remains very low at 3%.

The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 101 during the day. Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing at 5 to 10 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. Overnight, skies will clear to mostly clear, with lows around 76F and temperatures rising to about 78F later in the night.

Heat index values may reach 99, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.

With temperatures and humidity levels rising, it is important to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the peak heat hours. Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to the heat. There are currently no active weather alerts for this area.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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