Humid Friday morning in Melissa, with heat index near 102 today - Aug 7, 8 AM

*As of Aug 7, 8 AM local time.*

Humid start in Melissa

Quite humid air is the main weather story for Melissa, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 74%. Currently, Friday this morning, the air temperature is 82F, but it feels like 88F. The sky is clear. Wind is 5 mph, with gusts to 18 mph.

That moisture will make the heat feel more demanding even with a sunny forecast. The National Weather Service forecast points to sunshine today and hot conditions, with the heat index reaching as high as 102.

Today and tonight

Today is expected to be sunny, with a high near 99F and a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 3%. South southwest wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight should be mostly clear, with a low around 77F. Heat index values may be as high as 101. Southeast wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow and safety

Tomorrow is expected to stay sunny, with a high near 97F and a low near 76F. The chance of precipitation is 13%. Heat index values may again reach as high as 101, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.

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

With heat and humidity this high, keep water nearby, take breaks from strenuous activity, and check on people or pets who may be more sensitive to hot weather. A clear sky can make surfaces heat up quickly, so plan outdoor tasks with the heat in mind.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com