*As of Aug 15, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alert
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains active until tomorrow evening. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The air temperature is sitting at 100F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 108F. Relative humidity is at 37%, with a dew point of 70F, contributing to the muggy sensation. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 12 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph.
The sky is mostly clear, offering no immediate relief from the solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
For the remainder of today, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 99F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 104F.
Winds will continue to blow from the south southwest at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, the sky will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise to around 81F overnight.
The heat index will still feel as high as 102F. Winds will shift to the south, maintaining speeds between 10 and 15 mph.
