Oppressive Conditions Begin
The Colony is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is at 84%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 23 mph. The sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Today will be sunny with a high near 98F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 102F. South winds will continue around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%. As tonight approaches, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 80F. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 99F. South southeast winds will shift to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow will also be sunny, with a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to climb to 103F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. South southeast winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises slightly to 12%. Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise to around 81F later in the night. The heat index will reach 101F. Skies will become partly cloudy.
