*As of Sep 16, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Active Alert
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 this evening. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 100F.
Relative humidity is at 42%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky is clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the heat index values, which are expected to reach as high as 102F during the day.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day will remain sunny with a high near 99F. Winds will continue to blow from the south southeast at around 10 mph. There is only a 5% chance of precipitation, so dry conditions are expected to persist.
As night falls, the sky will remain mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F, though they may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching values as high as 101F.
Winds will ease to between 5 and 10 mph from the south southeast.
