*As of Aug 8, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Saturday this afternoon in Melissa, TX, where the heat is already intense. The air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to 99F. Relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F indicating quite humid conditions. Winds are light, blowing at 5 mph with gusts to 5 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Forecast
The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am today. After that, skies will clear to sunny conditions. The high near 98F will bring heat index values as high as 102. South southwest winds will increase slightly to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%.
Tonight, skies will become partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F, though they may rise to around 78F overnight. The heat index will remain high, reaching up to 100. Winds will shift to south southeast, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will be sunny with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 102 again. South winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.
