*As of Sep 1, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Air Quality
An active Air Quality Alert is currently in effect for the Melissa area, issued by the National Weather Service. While the specific severity and urgency details are not fully specified in the current data, residents should remain aware of potential respiratory impacts. Simultaneously, dangerous heat conditions are dominating the afternoon.
The air temperature currently sits at 95 degrees Fahrenheit, but the heat index makes it feel like 100 degrees. Relative humidity is at 42 percent, with a dew point of 68 degrees. Winds are calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 11 mph, and the sky remains clear.
These conditions create a significant risk for heat-related illness, particularly for those spending time outdoors.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day will remain sunny with a high near 99 degrees and a low around 76 degrees. There is a 12 percent chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of rain showers occurring in the early afternoon before a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later. Heat index values may reach as high as 102 degrees.
Tonight, the sky will be mostly clear with a low around 76 degrees, though temperatures may rise to around 78 degrees overnight. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, and heat index values could reach 100 degrees. Winds will shift to the southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
