*As of Aug 5, 8 AM local time.*
Heat builds in Melissa
Very hot weather is the main story in Melissa, with the temperature expected to climb to a high near 101F today. The heat is already noticeable as of Wednesday this morning: the air temperature is 81F, and it feels like 85F. Humidity is also making the air feel heavy, with relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 72F.
Skies are clear now, and the wind is 6 mph with gusts to 13 mph.
Today, tonight and tomorrow
Today’s forecast is sunny, with only a 2% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 104, so the air can feel hotter than the thermometer reading. The forecast wind today is from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight should stay mostly clear, with a low around 79. Heat index values tonight may be as high as 102, keeping conditions warm and muggy even after the temperature drops.
Tomorrow stays sunny, with a high near 98 and a low near 77. The chance of precipitation remains 2%, and heat index values may again reach as high as 104. Forecast wind tomorrow is from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
