*As of Aug 10, 1 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Melissa, TX, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert, which carries an expected urgency level, remains in effect through the evening of August 11. The advisory highlights the dangerous heat conditions developing across the region.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 93F. Due to humidity levels, the feels-like temperature is significantly higher at 99F. The relative humidity is at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating quite humid conditions that contribute to the oppressive heat index. Winds are currently blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 12 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The National Weather Service forecasts heat index values as high as 104 during the day. South winds are expected to range from 5 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight, though they may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. Heat indices will remain elevated, reaching up to 103, with south winds continuing between 10 and 15 mph.
Tomorrow mirrors today’s intensity. Expect sunny skies and a high near 99F. The heat index is projected to climb as high as 105, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature.
