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TuesdaySunny100° / 76° 2%
WednesdaySunny100° / 78° 1%
ThursdaySunny98° / 77° 2%
FridaySunny99° / 77° 10%
SaturdaySunny96° / 76° 8%

Melissa weather: Air quality alert as sunny heat nears 100F - Aug 4, 8 AM

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Melissa has an active air quality alert, clear skies, 79F air and an 80F feel. Sunny heat builds toward a high near 100F today, with humidity still noticeable.

Arlen Iverson

August 4, 20261 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Aug 4, 8 AM local time.*

Air quality alert as heat climbs

Melissa starts this morning under an active air quality alert, with very hot weather expected today. Current conditions are clear, with an air temperature of 79F and a feels-like reading of 80F. Humidity is 74%, and the dew point is 70F, keeping the air noticeably muggy. Wind is 5 mph, with gusts to 15 mph.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

Today is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 76F. Heat index values could be as high as 101F. The chance of precipitation is 2%. Wind is forecast from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight is expected to be mostly clear, with a low around 76F. Heat index values could be as high as 102F, and south southeast wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow stays sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 78F. Heat index values could be as high as 101F. The chance of precipitation is 1%, with south southwest wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Alert and safety notes

An air quality alert is in effect for Melissa from NWS/NOAA. The alert listing does not specify severity or urgency. The listed active alert is the air quality alert.

With the combination of heat, humidity and air quality concerns, keep plans flexible if you will be outside. Drink water, take breaks from strenuous activity, and consider easing outdoor exertion if you are sensitive to air pollution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Arlen Iverson

Arlen Iverson covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Melissa.

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