*As of Jul 23, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains active until the evening of July 24. Residents are urged to take this warning seriously as the region experiences significant thermal stress.
Current conditions in Melissa reflect the intensity of the heat. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 103F. The relative humidity is at 53%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid air that hinders the body's ability to cool itself.
Winds are blowing from the east at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with sunny conditions. The high will reach near 96F, with heat index values climbing as high as 104F. East winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. There is a 0% chance of precipitation.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low near 78F. Despite the cooling, heat index values will remain high, reaching as high as 105F. Winds will shift to east southeast at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
