Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
The Colony is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. Relative humidity is at 74%, with a dew point of 75F contributing to the heavy, muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today, the heat will intensify significantly. Highs are expected to reach near 92F, with heat index values climbing as high as 103. The sky will turn mostly sunny, and south winds will increase to 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 3%. As evening approaches, temperatures will drop to a low near 79F. Conditions will become partly cloudy, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 102, with south winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. The chance of precipitation for tonight is 20%.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety Tips
Temperatures will climb further tomorrow, with highs near 95F. The heat index is projected to reach as high as 107, creating dangerous heat stress conditions. The sky will be partly sunny, and there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm. South winds will persist at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%.
As the day transitions into tomorrow night, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low around 78F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 7pm. The heat index will stay high at 105, with south winds at 10 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20%.