Oppressive Heat and Humidity
The Colony is currently under the grip of dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 86F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F. This disparity is driven by oppressively humid air, with a dew point of 81F and relative humidity at 84%. The sky remains clear, but the moisture in the air is making the environment feel heavy and stifling. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph, offering little relief from the muggy conditions.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain high through the day. Today, the high will reach near 92F, with a low near 78F. There is a 32% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Specifically, a chance of storms exists before 4pm, though new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Heat index values could climb as high as 104 during the day.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly with a low around 78. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Heat index values may reach 103. Winds will continue from the south southeast around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 96F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation drops to 22%, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106. Winds will remain from the south at 10 to 15 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 79, and heat index values will stay high near 102.