*As of Sep 15, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for Melissa, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT tomorrow. Residents should be aware that dangerous heat conditions are present right now.
The air temperature is 97F, but the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 102F. Relative humidity stands at 39%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching the same speed.
The sky is currently clear, offering no relief from the direct solar radiation.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day will remain sunny with a high near 99F. Heat index values are expected to peak at 106F, making the air feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. South winds will average around 15 mph.
As night falls, conditions will stay clear with a low near 78F. However, temperatures are expected to rise to around 80F overnight due to the lack of cloud cover and continued heat retention. Heat index values will remain high, reaching as much as 102F.
Winds will shift to the south-southeast, ranging between 5 and 15 mph.
