Humidity Clings to The Colony as Temps Climb Toward 97

Sticky Conditions and Rising Heat

The air remains quite humid in The Colony, with a dew point of 73F and relative humidity at 74%. Current conditions show an air temperature of 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts up to 22 mph, under a clear sky.

Today, the sun will dominate the skies with mostly sunny conditions. Temperatures will climb to a high near 95F, while the low will settle around 78F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 6%. As the day progresses, the heat index is expected to reach values as high as 100. South winds will hover around 5 mph.

Outlook for Tomorrow

The heat will intensify tomorrow with a high near 97F. The sky will start mostly sunny but shift to partly cloudy later in the evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible after 4pm, with another slight chance before 7pm. The low will be near 79F. The heat index could peak at 101. Winds will remain from the south at 5 to 10 mph.

Overnight, conditions will stay mostly clear with a low around 78F. Temperatures may rise to around 80F later in the night. South southeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. Later, the sky will become partly cloudy with a low around 80F, and the heat index will reach 98.

Safety and Preparedness

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity requires caution. It is important to stay hydrated and limit prolonged exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to the heat. While the chance of storms is slight, keep an eye on the sky in the late afternoon and evening hours.

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com