*As of Jul 30, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the region. The National Weather Service has issued this moderate severity alert due to rising temperatures and high humidity levels. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 101F.
The atmosphere is holding substantial moisture, evidenced by a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 50%. Winds are currently light, blowing from the south southwest at 8 mph with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun’s intensity.
This advisory highlights the need for caution as the heat index values are expected to remain elevated throughout the period.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the weather will remain mostly sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 107F. Winds will shift slightly, becoming south southwest around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%, meaning residents should expect dry conditions.
Tonight, skies will clear to mostly clear, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 80F. However, the heat will linger, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 105F, with south southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will turn sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index is projected to peak at 108F, accompanied by southwest winds around 10 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 2%.
