*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for Melissa, signaling dangerous heat conditions that require caution. It is currently Wednesday this afternoon, and the air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit. Due to the combination of heat and humidity, the feels-like temperature is 100 degrees.
The relative humidity is 31 percent, with a dew point of 63 degrees. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 7 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 17 miles per hour. The sky remains clear, allowing the sun to intensify the heat throughout the day.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today’s high temperature is expected to reach near 100 degrees, with heat index values potentially climbing to 108 degrees. The low temperature will fall to around 76 degrees. The chance of precipitation is 16 percent, with mostly sunny conditions expected.
Northwest winds will average around 10 miles per hour. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear, with a low around 76 degrees. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 PM and 1 AM.
North winds will shift to 5 to 10 miles per hour. Heat index values could reach 105 degrees overnight.
