*As of Jul 29, 5 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling significant heat stress for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to expected high temperatures and heat index values. As of this morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 82F.
Humidity levels are quite high, with the relative humidity at 84% and a dew point of 73F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached up to 14 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will rise sharply today, with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service reports that heat index values could reach as high as 108F. Expect mostly sunny skies and south winds between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%.
Tonight, conditions will remain hot with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F overnight. Heat index values are expected to stay elevated at up to 105F. Skies will be mostly clear, with south southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat. Highs will again near 100F, with heat index values climbing to 108F. The sky will be mostly sunny with south winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 2%. Overnight, lows will settle near 80F under mostly clear skies, with south southeast winds around 10 mph.
