*As of Aug 14, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory with moderate severity and expected urgency is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas. The National Weather Service issued this advisory to warn residents of dangerously hot conditions. As of this Friday morning, the air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 94F.
The relative humidity is at 59%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 19 mph, under a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sun will dominate the sky with no chance of precipitation. Temperatures will rise to a high near 100F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 105.
South winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. As tonight approaches, the sky will become mostly clear, and the low will settle around 79F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102.
Winds will persist from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is forecast to climb even higher, reaching as high as 109. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
