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SaturdaySunny97° / 77° 2%
SundaySunny97° / 77°

Dangerous heat in Melissa: It feels like 100F this afternoon - Aug 5, 12 PM

Melissa weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

Melissa is clear and very hot this afternoon: 95F, feeling like 100F. Sunny weather continues today and tomorrow, with only a 1% rain chance each day.

Arlen Iverson

August 5, 20261 min read

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

*As of Aug 5, 12 PM local time.*

Dangerous heat in Melissa

Dangerous heat is the main weather concern in Melissa this afternoon. The air temperature is 95F, but it feels like 100F. Humidity is 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Wind is 11 mph, with gusts to 12 mph, and the sky is clear.

Today remains sunny, with a high near 99F and a 1% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach as high as 103. Wind today is from the south around 10 mph, so conditions will stay hot with little relief from rain.

Tonight and tomorrow

Tonight is expected to stay mostly clear. The low is near 78F, with temperatures rising to around 80. Heat index values may be as high as 103, and the wind turns south southeast around 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings another sunny and very hot setup. The high is near 98F, the low is near 78F, and the chance of precipitation remains 1%. Heat index values may climb as high as 101. Wind is expected from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

There are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts for Melissa.

Even without an alert, the heat can still be stressful. Drink water, take breaks, and limit strenuous activity when you can. Check on people who may be more vulnerable to heat. Keep pets shaded and supplied with water, and remember that parked vehicles can become dangerous quickly.

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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