*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*
Hot, clear conditions now
Melissa’s notable weather this afternoon is the combination of very hot air and active air-quality alerts. Current conditions are clear, with an air temperature of 97F and a feels-like reading of 95F. Relative humidity is 25%, and the dew point is 55F, so the air is fairly dry despite the heat.
Wind is at 7 mph, with gusts up to 12 mph. No precipitation is showing in the forecast for today, with the chance of precipitation at 0%.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today remains sunny, with a high near 98F and a low near 73F. The official forecast also notes heat index values as high as 98F. Wind is expected from the southeast around 5 mph.
Tonight stays clear, with a low around 73F and temperatures rising to around 75F overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 98F. Southeast wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow is expected to be sunny and even hotter, with a high near 100F and a low near 75F. The chance of precipitation remains 0%. Heat index values may reach as high as 101F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.
