*As of Aug 17, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alerts
Melissa is currently experiencing dangerous heat levels, with the air temperature sitting at 102F and the feels-like temperature reaching 105F. The sky is clear, and relative humidity stands at 28% with a dew point of 63F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, with gusts up to 6 mph.
Three active alerts from the National Weather Service Fort Worth office are in effect for the area. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe, is expected to remain in place until 8:00 PM CDT on August 18. Additionally, a moderate Heat Advisory is active until 12:00 PM CDT on August 18.
An Air Quality Alert was issued on August 16 at 5:40 PM CDT, though its specific severity and urgency are currently unknown. Residents should monitor local air quality updates closely.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today’s forecast calls for sunny skies with a high near 103F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 10%. Heat index values may reach as high as 104F, with south southeast winds around 5 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 79F, though they may rise to around 81F overnight. Heat index values could reach 103F, and winds will shift to south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
The combination of high temperatures and low humidity continues to create hazardous conditions for outdoor activity.
