*As of Aug 9, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Melissa, Texas, is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of heat and humidity pushes the feels-like temperature to a hazardous 104F. Relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 68F.
Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 13 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the intense solar radiation.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts continued sunny skies for today, with a high near 98F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101. South southeast winds will hover around 10 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at 6%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F tonight. Conditions will be mostly clear, with temperatures rising to around 78F overnight.
Heat index values may reach 100, with south winds between 10 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow will mirror today’s pattern with sunny skies and a high near 98F. Heat index values are projected to hit 101 again. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains low at 6%. Overnight lows will settle near 77F, with temperatures rising to around 79F later in the night. Heat index values will be as high as 99.
