*As of Jul 23, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, indicating moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service has issued this advisory to warn residents of dangerously high heat index values. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 93F.
The relative humidity is at 66%, with a dew point of 73F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the east at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 104F. East winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 78F. The heat index will continue to feel as high as 104F, with east southeast winds maintaining speeds of 10 to 15 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather pattern stays consistent with mostly sunny skies and a high near 96F. The heat index is projected to reach an even higher 107F. Winds will shift to the south southeast, blowing at 10 to 15 mph.
There is no chance of precipitation, recorded at 0%. Overnight into tomorrow night, skies will clear further to mostly clear conditions. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F during the night.
