*As of Oct 14, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat
It is currently Wednesday this afternoon in Melissa, where the air temperature sits at 90F. The combination of heat and moisture creates a feels-like temperature of 98F, making the atmosphere feel quite oppressive. Relative humidity is at 59%, and the dew point stands at 73F, indicating a humid environment.
The sky is mostly clear, and winds are blowing from the south at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph. These conditions contribute to the high heat index values expected later in the day.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The forecast calls for a high near 91F today, with temperatures falling to around 88 in the afternoon. There is a slight chance of rain showers before 4pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The overall chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch.
South winds will pick up to around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight, the low will be near 70F, though temperatures may rise to around 72 overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm, followed by a slight chance of storms between 10pm and 1am.
The sky will be partly cloudy, and southeast winds will blow around 10 mph with gusts to 20 mph.
