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Melissa Heat Persists: Highs Near 93F, Humidity Lingers - Jul 18, 8 PM

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Current conditions in Melissa show a feels-like temperature of 95F with a dew point of 70F. Today brings a high near 93F, with tomorrow expected to reach 96F under sunny skies.

Arlen Iverson

July 19, 20261 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

Melissa is currently experiencing very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 95F. Relative humidity is at 52%, with a dew point of 70F indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 19 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the high will reach near 93F, with a low near 76F. There is a minimal chance of precipitation at 2%, and skies will be partly cloudy. As evening transitions into tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy.

The low will settle around 76F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F during the overnight hours. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 99F. South winds will continue at 5 to 15 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the sun will be out with a high near 96F. The chance of precipitation is slight at 3%. Heat index values could reach as high as 102F.

Winds will shift to the south southwest, blowing at 5 to 10 mph. Following tomorrow, the sky will become mostly clear for tomorrow night. The low will be around 77F, with temperatures rising to around 79F overnight.

Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 101F, with south winds at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values approaching 100F and beyond, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during these warm conditions. There are no active weather alerts in effect at this time.

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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