*As of Jul 24, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Overview
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling moderate severity and expected urgency. Residents are advised to take precautions as the region experiences oppressive humidity alongside rising temperatures. The National Weather Service has issued this alert to highlight the potential for heat-related illnesses during the advisory period.
Right now, the air temperature sits at 81F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 86F. The relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 75F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing at 9 mph with gusts reaching 21 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the high will reach near 96F under partly sunny skies. The chance of precipitation is low at 6%. According to the National Weather Service, heat index values will climb as high as 106. South winds will pick up, ranging from 10 to 15 mph. The low tonight will be near 78F.
As the day transitions to night, skies will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F. Southeast winds will ease to between 5 and 10 mph.
However, conditions will remain warm and humid, with heat index values staying as high as 105. Winds will shift to the south, maintaining speeds of 10 to 15 mph. Overnight, temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F before settling.
