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SaturdaySunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms99° / 79° 10%
SundayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 79° 28%
MondayMostly Sunny97° / 78° 11%
TuesdayMostly Sunny97° / 79° 11%
WednesdaySunny97° / 80° 4%

Extreme Humidity Hits The Colony as Temperatures Climb Near 100

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Oppressive humidity with a dew point of 81F and a feels-like temperature of 94F defines the start of Saturday in The Colony. Highs near 99F are expected today with a slight chance of late storms.

Isabel Teague

July 4, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Oppressive Humidity and Heat

The Colony is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Saturday morning. The air temperature stands at 82F, but the high moisture content makes it feel significantly hotter, with a feels-like temperature of 94F. Relative humidity is at 94%, and the dew point is 81F, creating a muggy atmosphere that can feel heavy and uncomfortable. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph, while the sky remains clear.

Today and Tomorrow Forecast

Temperatures will continue to rise throughout the day. The high today is expected to be near 99F, with a low near 79F. The National Weather Service indicates sunny skies initially, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 4pm. Heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 104 during the peak heat of the day. Winds will shift to the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, conditions will remain warm and humid. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm. The sky will become mostly clear, with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight, with heat index values as high as 102. Winds will be from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 97F and a low near 79F. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 28% to 30%. Heat index values could reach 101. Winds will be from the south around 5 mph. Tomorrow night, a chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 1am, with a low around 79F and heat index values as high as 100.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values exceeding 100F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion, especially during the midday hours. Check on neighbors and loved ones who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. There are no active weather alerts at this time, but the oppressive humidity and heat require caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Isabel Teague

Isabel Teague covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around The Colony.

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