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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

TuesdaySunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms97° / 77° 25%
WednesdaySunny99° / 82° 3%
ThursdaySunny100° / 81°
FridaySunny99° / 81°
SaturdaySunny98° / 79° 6%

Extreme Heat Persists in The Colony as Thunderstorms Loom - Jul 6, 8 PM

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The Colony residents face a high near 98F with feels-like temperatures of 97F. Thunderstorms are possible tonight and tomorrow, with heat indices reaching 102F.

Isabel Teague

July 7, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 6, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

The Colony is currently experiencing intense heat, with the air temperature sitting at 97F. The feels-like temperature is also 97F, driven by a relative humidity of 33% and a dew point of 62F. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph. The sky is currently marked by thunderstorms, indicating active weather in the area.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, the high will reach near 98F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation is 13%, and skies will be partly cloudy. As tonight approaches, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low around 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F overnight. The heat index is expected to hit values as high as 99F. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph. There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow's Outlook

Tomorrow, the high will be near 97F, with a low near 77F. The chance of precipitation increases to 25%, with skies transitioning from sunny to a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. The heat index could reach as high as 102F. South winds will be around 5 mph, with a chance of precipitation at 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Tomorrow night, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by mostly clear skies. The low will be around 77F, with temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. The heat index will be as high as 101F. South southeast winds will be around 5 mph, with a 30% chance of precipitation and less than a tenth of an inch of new rainfall possible.

Safety Reminder

Given the extreme heat and potential for thunderstorms, residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms and seek shelter if necessary. Ensure that pets and vulnerable neighbors are safe from the heat.

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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