*As of Jul 30, 8 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
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 that will make the air feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise slightly to around 81F later in the night. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 103. Winds will shift to the south southeast, blowing between 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify. The sky will be sunny with a high near 101F. The heat index is projected to climb to 109F, creating hazardous conditions for anyone spending time outdoors. Winds will come from the south southwest at around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%.
Tomorrow night, skies will clear to mostly clear with a low around 79F, rising to 81F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated at 107. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
