*As of Jul 18, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday morning in Melissa, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating quite humid conditions.
The sky is clear, but winds are picking up slightly, blowing at 9 mph with gusts reaching 24 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Expect mostly sunny skies today with a high near 94F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 100 during the day. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%.
As the day transitions to tonight, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 98. Winds will ease to the south at 5 to 10 mph. Despite the cooling trend, the humidity will linger, keeping the air muggy.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and a high near 95F. This marks a slight increase in peak temperatures compared to today. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 2%.
