*As of Jul 24, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling dangerous levels of heat and humidity. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to oppressive conditions that pose significant health risks. Readers should treat this warning with seriousness as temperatures and heat index values climb.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 92F. The relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid atmosphere that limits the body's ability to cool itself. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph.
The sky remains cloudy, contributing to the stifling environment.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 96F. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, with the overall chance of precipitation at just 3%. Despite the brief chance of rain, the heat index is expected to soar as high as 106F. South winds will pick up to around 15 mph during the day.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy with a low near 79F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching as high as 105F. South winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph.
