*As of Sep 2, 7 AM local time.*
Humid Morning, Hot Afternoon
Melissa is experiencing a notably humid morning, with the air temperature sitting at 79 degrees Fahrenheit. The combination of this temperature and 79 percent relative humidity creates a muggy environment, with a dew point of 72 degrees Fahrenheit. Currently, the sky is clear, and winds are light at 3 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph.
The feels-like temperature is 82 degrees Fahrenheit, indicating the immediate impact of the moisture in the air.
As the day progresses, the heat will intensify. The forecast calls for a high near 97 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures falling to around 95 degrees in the afternoon. Due to the persistent humidity, heat index values are expected to reach as high as 101 degrees Fahrenheit.
The sky will remain sunny throughout the day, with an east southeast wind blowing between 5 and 15 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 8 percent, keeping the focus on the warmth and humidity rather than rain.
Tonight and Tomorrow Outlook
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly as a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops after 1 a.m. The sky will become partly cloudy, and the low temperature will hover around 75 degrees Fahrenheit, rising to about 77 degrees overnight. Southeast winds will pick up to 10 to 15 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 20 percent, with new rainfall amounts expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values may reach 99 degrees Fahrenheit during the evening hours.
