*As of Sep 13, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alert
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the Melissa area, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert is expected to remain active until early tomorrow evening. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit, with a feels-like temperature of 101 degrees.
The relative humidity is 37 percent, and the dew point is 66 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 12 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 14 miles per hour. The sky is currently clear, providing direct sunlight that contributes to the elevated heat index values.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect sunny conditions throughout the rest of the day, with the high temperature reaching near 100 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 5 percent. Heat index values may climb as high as 104 degrees during the peak of the day.
Winds will continue to blow from the south southeast at speeds between 10 and 15 miles per hour. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78 degrees, though they may rise slightly to around 80 degrees overnight.
The heat index could reach 102 degrees, and winds will shift to 5 to 15 miles per hour from the south southeast.
