Humidity and Storms Dominate Current Conditions
The Colony is experiencing a notably humid start to the day, with the air feeling heavy and muggy. Current observations show an air temperature of 72F, though it feels like 73F due to the moisture in the atmosphere. The relative humidity is sitting at a stifling 94%, with a dew point of 70F indicating significant saturation. Skies are currently filled with thunderstorms and rain, accompanied by winds of 6 mph that are gusting up to 32 mph.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Conditions will remain volatile through the day. Showers and thunderstorms are expected before 4pm, with some storms potentially becoming severe. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and temperatures will rise to a high near 90F. Due to the intense moisture, heat index values could reach as high as 101F. Winds will shift to the south southeast, blowing between 10 to 15 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, the chance for storms drops slightly. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms may occur after 7pm. The sky will clear to partly cloudy, with a low around 78F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99F. Winds will continue from the south southeast around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat will intensify significantly tomorrow. Expect a high near 96F with partly sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to climb to 106F, creating dangerous heat stress levels. Winds will come from the south at 10 to 15 mph. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, but the chance of precipitation is only 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain expected. Temperatures will settle to a low around 79F tomorrow night, with a heat index up to 102F.