*As of Sep 30, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Outlook
A Flood Watch is currently active for the Melissa area, signaling a serious threat of flooding from heavy rainfall. This alert remains in effect until early tomorrow morning. Residents should stay alert for rapidly rising water in low-lying areas and avoid driving through flooded roads.
It is currently Wednesday afternoon in Melissa. The air temperature stands at 88 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of high humidity and wind makes it feel like 94 degrees. Relative humidity is at 59 percent, with a dew point of 72 degrees, creating a notably muggy atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south at 17 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 29 miles per hour. The sky is mostly cloudy, setting the stage for the wet weather ahead.
Today and Tonight
Today, isolated rain showers are expected before 4 p.m., transitioning into scattered showers and thunderstorms. The high will reach near 93 degrees, with heat index values potentially climbing to 100 degrees. South winds will average around 20 miles per hour, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour.
The chance of precipitation is 30 percent, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, scattered showers and thunderstorms will occur before 10 p.m., followed by more widespread showers and thunderstorms. The low will be around 71 degrees, though temperatures may rise to 73 degrees overnight. Heat index values could reach 99 degrees.
