*As of Aug 13, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. The National Weather Service issued this moderate-severity alert, which remains active until the evening. Residents should take immediate precautions as the region experiences intense heat and humidity.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 93F. The relative humidity is at 55%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating a muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains clear, offering no relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be exceptionally hot and sunny. The high is expected to reach near 101F. While the chance of precipitation is 0%, the heat index will climb as high as 106.
South winds will persist, ranging from 15 to 20 mph. Overnight, skies will clear, and temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F during the night. The heat index will remain elevated at 104, with south winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow continues the pattern of intense heat. The sky will stay sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index is forecast to hit 104.
South winds will continue at around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will clear with a low around 79F. The heat index will drop slightly to 101, with south winds easing to 10 to 15 mph, though gusts may still reach 25 mph.
