*As of Jul 31, 9 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 the evening, signaling dangerous heat levels for the area. As of this Friday morning, the air temperature stands at 86F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 92F.
The relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 72F, creating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The National Weather Service forecasts sunny skies for today, with a high near 102F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 110 during the day. South southwest winds will remain around 10 mph. There is only a 2% chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 10pm and 1am. Skies will become partly cloudy, and the low will drop to around 79F. Temperatures may rise to about 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain high, near 110. Southwest winds will decrease to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation for tonight is 20%.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the heat will ease slightly but remain significant. The forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. Heat index values will peak around 97.
