Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
The Colony is currently under the weight of oppressively humid air, with the relative humidity sitting at 94% and a dew point of 81F. These conditions are making the air feel significantly heavier than the actual temperature suggests. Right now, the air temperature is 82F, but the feels-like temperature is a sweltering 94F. The sky remains mostly cloudy, and winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Looking ahead, the heat will intensify. Today, the high will reach near 88F, with a low near 76F. There is a 20% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms expected before the skies clear. Tonight, the humidity will persist, with heat index values climbing as high as 98F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, followed by mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to around 76F but may rise slightly to 78F overnight. Winds will shift to the south-southeast at around 10 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety Tips
Tomorrow will bring even more intense heat. The high will approach 93F, with heat index values soaring as high as 102F. The sky will be mostly sunny, and winds will pick up from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 2%.
Tomorrow night, conditions will remain warm and humid, with heat index values again reaching 102F. There is a slight chance of rain showers between 1am and 4am, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 79F. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.