Current Conditions and Heat Index
The Colony is experiencing very hot conditions this Saturday afternoon. The air temperature is currently 95F, with a feels-like temperature of 95F. Relative humidity stands at 41%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 20 mph, with gusts reaching 28 mph. The sky remains clear.
Official forecasts indicate that heat index values will rise significantly throughout the day. Today, the heat index is expected to reach as high as 102F. This intense heat will persist into the evening, with heat index values remaining as high as 101F tonight. Residents should recognize that the combination of high temperatures and humidity creates dangerous heat stress levels, even if the actual air temperature feels slightly lower than the heat index suggests.
Forecast for Today, Tonight, and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 97F and a low near 78F. There is a 0% chance of precipitation. South southwest winds will continue around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tonight, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 78F. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 101F. Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.
Tomorrow, the weather will remain sunny with a high near 96F and a low near 78F. The chance of precipitation stays at 0%. South southwest winds will persist at 15 to 20 mph, with gusts up to 30 mph. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 102F during the day. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 78F and heat index values up to 100F.