*As of Jul 31, 4 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to last until 8:00 PM CDT on July 31. Residents are urged to take precautions against the extreme heat.
As of Friday overnight, the air temperature stands at 82F, with a feels-like temperature of 87F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a relative humidity of 70% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 110F. South southwest winds will hover around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%.
Tonight, skies will clear with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F during the overnight hours. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10 PM and 1 AM, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Partly cloudy conditions are expected later in the night, with southwest winds shifting to 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly but remain warm. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. Heat index values will be as high as 97F. Winds will shift to the north, blowing between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 6%.
