*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
Melissa, TX, is currently under the influence of severe heat and poor air quality. It is currently Wednesday this morning, and the air temperature stands at 82F, with a feels-like temperature of 89F. The relative humidity is at 79%, and the dew point is 75F, creating an oppressively humid atmosphere.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 13 mph, under a clear sky.
The National Weather Service has issued three active alerts for this area. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe with expected urgency, is in effect until July 22 at 8:00PM CDT. Additionally, a Heat Advisory, rated as moderate severity, remains active until July 23 at 8:00PM CDT.
An Air Quality Alert, with unknown severity and urgency, was issued on July 21 at 2:42PM CDT and is also currently active. These alerts underscore the dangerous conditions residents are facing.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 101F and a low near 76F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 112, with northeast winds blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain clear with a low around 76, though temperatures may rise to around 78 overnight. Heat index values will stay elevated near 108, with east northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 96F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation drops to 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 103, with east winds around 10 mph.
