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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

TodaySlight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Mostly Sunny95° / 78° 19%
WednesdayMostly Sunny96° / 78° 4%
ThursdaySunny97° / 78°
FridayMostly Sunny98° / 78°
SaturdayMostly Sunny100° / 79°

Oppressive Humidity Grips The Colony as Heat Index Climbs

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The Colony faces stifling conditions today with a dew point of 77F and heat index values reaching 106. A slight chance of storms exists before 10am, but skies will clear for a hot, humid stretch through tomorrow.

Isabel Teague

June 23, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Stifling Conditions and Current Readings

Residents in The Colony are currently dealing with oppressively humid air. The dew point sits at 77F, creating a muggy atmosphere supported by a relative humidity of 89%. Current air temperature is 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching 16 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 10am, with a 19% chance of precipitation overall. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible during that brief window. After any potential early storms, skies will transition to mostly sunny conditions. The high near 95F will bring heat index values as high as 106. South winds will continue around 10 mph.

Overnight, skies will become partly cloudy. Temperatures will drop to a low near 78F, though they may rise to around 80F during the night. The humidity will persist, keeping heat index values as high as 102. South winds will remain steady at around 10 mph.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow will be hot and sunny. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The heat index will climb to 103. South southwest winds will pick up slightly to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 4%. Overnight tomorrow, skies will turn mostly clear with a low around 78F. Heat index values will remain high at 102, with south winds around 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100F, extreme caution is advised. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, to ensure they remain safe in the oppressive heat.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Isabel Teague

Isabel Teague covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around The Colony.

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