*As of Sep 14, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Melissa, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains active until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The air temperature is 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity means it feels like 100F. Relative humidity stands at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph.
The sky is mostly clear, offering little relief from the intense solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will remain sunny with a high near 99F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 97F in the afternoon, but heat index values will climb as high as 104F. South winds will average around 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph.
Tonight, conditions will stay clear with a low around 78F. Interestingly, temperatures may rise to around 80F overnight due to the lack of cloud cover and continued wind. Heat index values could reach 101F tonight, with south winds between 10 and 15 mph.
