*As of Jul 29, 12 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate-severity alert due to oppressive humidity and high temperatures that make the air feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Right now, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the heat index pushes the feels-like temperature to 103F.
The air is oppressively humid, with a dew point of 75F and relative humidity at 59%. Winds are currently light at 8 mph with gusts up to 9 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with mostly sunny conditions expected. Highs will reach near 99F, while the heat index is forecast to climb as high as 105F. South winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph.
As evening approaches, skies will transition to partly cloudy. Lows will settle near 78F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 80F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, staying as high as 102F, with south southeast winds continuing at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist under sunny skies. Highs will again near 99F, with heat index values peaking at 105F. South southwest winds will maintain speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
Overnight into the early hours of the following day, skies will become mostly clear. Lows will drop to around 78F, with temperatures rising to approximately 81F later in the night. The heat index will remain high at 104F, accompanied by south southeast winds around 10 mph.
