Dangerous Heat Conditions
The Colony is currently under the influence of dangerous heat. As of this evening on Saturday, the air temperature stands at 99F, but the heat index makes it feel like 100F. Relative humidity is at 31%, with a dew point of 63F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Temperatures will remain elevated through the night. Tonight, skies will stay partly cloudy with a low near 81F. However, temperatures will rise to around 83F during the overnight hours, pushing heat index values as high as 101. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. Expect a high near 100F with a heat index reaching 104. The day will begin mostly sunny, but conditions will change later. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 4pm. Winds will be light, coming from the south southwest around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 28% for the day, aligning with the 30% chance noted for the afternoon storms. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow night, the chance for showers and thunderstorms continues before 7pm, followed by a slight chance between 7pm and 1am. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 79F, rising to 81F overnight. Heat index values will remain high at 102. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
