Dangerous Heat and High Humidity
The Colony is currently under the influence of dangerous heat conditions. The air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 105F. This level of heat stress poses significant risks for anyone spending time outdoors. The relative humidity is at 50%, with a dew point of 73F, indicating quite humid air that hinders the body's ability to cool itself through evaporation. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 8 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected. The sky will be partly cloudy with a low around 78F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102F. South southeast winds will persist around 10 mph. There is a 30% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Residents should be prepared for potential wet conditions.
Tomorrow, the heat continues with a high near 95F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10am, after which the sky will become mostly sunny. The heat index will climb to as high as 105F. South winds will remain around 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half of an inch possible. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 81F before settling to a low of 79F. The heat index will stay high at 103F. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.