Current Conditions and Heat Index
The Colony is experiencing very hot conditions this evening, with the air temperature at 93F. Due to the humidity, the feels-like temperature, or heat index, is currently 99F. The relative humidity stands at 47%, with a dew point of 70F, indicating a quite humid atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing for strong solar heating to persist.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the high will reach near 94F, while the low is expected to drop to near 77F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, with skies staying mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain mostly clear. The low will settle around 77F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F during the overnight hours. The heat index could climb as high as 100. South winds will continue around 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the sun will shine brightly with a high near 95F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 98. Winds will increase, coming from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 30 mph. The chance of rain remains low at 1%. Looking ahead to tomorrow night, skies will become partly cloudy. The low will be around 77F, with temperatures rising to about 79F overnight. The heat index may reach 97, accompanied by south winds around 15 mph and gusts up to 30 mph.