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5-day forecast / Melissa, TX

SundayMostly Sunny96° / 78° 8%
MondaySunny99° / 78° 2%
TuesdaySunny102° / 81°
WednesdaySunny102° / 80° 1%
ThursdaySunny99° / 79° 1%

Humid Heat Returns to Melissa as Temperatures Climb Toward 99 - Jul 19, 4 AM

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Melissa residents face rising humidity and heat today with a high near 96F and heat index up to 104F. Conditions remain sunny with no active weather alerts.

Arlen Iverson

July 19, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 19, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Sunday overnight in Melissa, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F due to the high humidity. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 73F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, and the sky remains clear.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will dominate the sky, bringing a high near 96F. While the chance of precipitation is low at 14%, the heat will be intensified by the humidity. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F later in the night. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99F. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 99F. The sky will stay sunny, and the chance of rain drops to just 2%. Heat index values could climb as high as 105F. Winds will come from the southwest around 5 mph. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 79F and south southwest winds near 5 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for Melissa at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity poses health risks. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illness.

Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be more vulnerable to the heat. Keep vehicles cool and never leave people or pets inside parked cars.

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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