Melissa Heat Index Reaches 101 Degrees as Storms Loom Tonight - Sep 20, 2 PM

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Melissa residents face dangerous heat with a feels-like temperature of 101F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives tonight, with continued storm potential tomorrow.

*As of Sep 20, 2 PM local time.*

Dangerous Heat and Humidity

Melissa is experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature sits at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. This oppressive warmth is driven by a dew point of 70F and relative humidity at 44%.

The sky remains clear, with winds blowing from the south at 10 mph, gusting to 11 mph. The high for today is near 95F, with a low near 71F. The chance of precipitation is only 9%, keeping the day mostly sunny.

Residents should be aware that heat index values can reach as high as 100F during the day.

Storms Arriving Tonight

Conditions will shift as evening approaches. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm. The sky will become mostly cloudy, with temperatures dropping to around 71F, though they may rise to around 73F overnight.

East winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. This marks the beginning of a wetter pattern for the region.

Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow will bring a continued chance of showers and thunderstorms. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a high near 93F. Temperatures may fall to around 91F in the afternoon.

Heat index values could reach as high as 101F. East northeast winds will be around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.

There are no active NWS or NOAA weather alerts in effect. Given the high heat index and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to the heat.

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