*As of Jul 23, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling dangerous heat levels that require caution. As of this evening, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 98F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 59%.
Skies remain clear, and winds are blowing from the east southeast at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the significant risk of heat-related illnesses. The official alert runs from July 23 at 1:06PM CDT until July 24 at 8:00PM CDT. This moderate severity warning indicates that the heat will be intense enough to pose serious health risks if proper precautions are not taken.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today, residents can expect mostly clear skies with a high near 94F and a low near 78F. There is no chance of precipitation, with the probability listed at 0%.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low around 78. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 102. Winds will shift to the east southeast, ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with partly sunny skies and a high near 95F. The heat index may reach 103. Winds will turn to the south southeast, maintaining speeds of 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
