*As of Jul 21, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
Melissa, TX, is currently under the influence of severe weather conditions. The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning and an Air Quality Alert for the area. These alerts highlight the immediate risks posed by the current atmospheric setup, which combines oppressive humidity with intense solar heating.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 95F. However, the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 107F. The relative humidity is at 53%, and the dew point is recorded at 75F, indicating a heavy, sticky atmosphere.
Winds are light, blowing from the east-southeast at 5 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast Outlook
Today, high temperatures are expected to reach near 101F, with lows settling around 81F. The chance of precipitation is 0%, and skies will remain mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will stay mostly clear with a low around 81F.
Temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F overnight. The heat index will climb as high as 109. Winds will shift to east-southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist under sunny skies. A high near 100F is forecast, with the heat index reaching as high as 110. Northeast winds will pick up slightly, blowing at 5 to 10 mph.
