Oppressive Conditions and Current Readings
Residents in The Colony are currently dealing with an oppressive level of humidity that makes the air feel heavy and stifling. The current dew point sits at 75F, paired with a relative humidity of 79%, creating a muggy atmosphere that lingers well into the night. As of this Monday overnight, the air temperature is 82F, but the combination of moisture and warmth pushes the feels-like temperature up to 89F. The sky remains cloudy, and conditions are windy, with south winds blowing at 14 mph and gusting as high as 26 mph.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly over the next day. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Winds will remain a factor, with south breezes ranging from 15 to 20 mph and gusts reaching up to 30 mph. There is no chance of precipitation, so the sun will beat down without relief from rain.
Tonight, the sky will clear out, allowing temperatures to drop to a low around 79F. However, the heat index will still reach 99F. Winds may strengthen slightly, with south gusts potentially hitting 30 mph. Tomorrow will see similar conditions, with a high near 96F and a heat index peaking at 99F. The sky will stay sunny, and south winds will continue at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Temperatures will settle to a low of 78F overnight, rising slightly to around 80F later in the night.