*As of Jul 27, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Overview
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 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 96F. The relative humidity is at 41%, with a dew point of 66F.
Winds are blowing from the south at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 15 mph, while the sky remains clear.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency. It is designed to warn residents of the intense heat that will persist through the overnight hours and into the following day. The advisory period extends through the evening, emphasizing the need for vigilance as temperatures do not drop significantly overnight.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear with a low near 79F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index will climb as high as 104, making the night feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. South winds will lighten to between 5 and 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The sky will be sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 108, creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors.
Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will clear again with a low around 79F, though temperatures will rise to 81F overnight with a heat index up to 107.
