*As of Aug 21, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Warning in Effect
Melissa is currently under an Extreme Heat Warning issued by the National Weather Service. This severe alert indicates dangerous conditions are expected to persist. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is active for the area. Residents should take extra precautions to protect their health during this period of intense heat and potential air quality issues.
Current Conditions and Today's Outlook
It is currently Friday afternoon in Melissa. The air temperature stands at 93 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 96 degrees. Relative humidity is at 41 percent, and the dew point is 66 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the south at 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 7 miles per hour. The sky is clear. Today’s high is expected to reach near 102 degrees, with heat index values potentially climbing to 106 degrees.
There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 p.m., with a 14 percent chance of precipitation. The low will be near 79 degrees. Tonight, partly cloudy skies are expected, with temperatures rising to around 81 degrees overnight.
Heat index values may reach 104 degrees. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at 5 to 10 miles per hour.
