*As of Aug 8, 12 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
It is currently Saturday overnight in Melissa, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The air temperature is sitting at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 84F. This muggy atmosphere is driven by a dew point of 70F and a relative humidity of 70%.
The sky is clear, allowing for steady cooling, though a south wind of 6 mph with gusts up to 18 mph is keeping the air moving slightly.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Residents can expect a mostly sunny day today with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will reach as high as 102 due to the combination of heat and humidity. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.
There is a 14% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible, though skies will remain largely clear.
As evening approaches, conditions will turn partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 78 overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 100. Winds will continue from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph. The same slight chance of trace rainfall persists, but no significant storms are expected.
