*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Melissa, TX is currently under multiple active National Weather Service alerts as the region navigates a dangerous heat event. An Extreme Heat Warning with severe severity is in effect until 8:00 PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory with moderate severity remains active until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow.
An Air Quality Alert is also in place, though its specific urgency and severity details are not provided in the current briefing.
Right now, it is Wednesday overnight. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 86F. The relative humidity is high at 84%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid atmosphere. The sky is clear, and winds are light at 6 mph with gusts reaching 5 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will be out with no rain expected, as the chance of precipitation is just 2%. Temperatures will climb to a high near 101F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will reach as high as 112F. Winds will shift to the northeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear. The low will drop to around 81F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 83F during the overnight hours. Winds will become negligible, with west winds around 0 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist but with slightly lower peak temperatures. The sky will remain sunny with a 1% chance of precipitation. The high will be near 96F, with heat index values peaking at 103F.
