*As of Jul 7, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Heat
Residents in The Colony are bracing for a return to stifling conditions this morning. The air is currently heavy with moisture, registering a dew point of 79F and a relative humidity of 100%. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the muggy atmosphere makes it feel like 83F. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, under a clear sky.
Today, the heat will intensify significantly. Highs are expected to reach near 98F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 96F in the afternoon. The combination of heat and humidity will push heat index values as high as 102F. While the sky will be sunny, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 22%, with any new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch. Southwest winds will remain light, around 5 mph.
Overnight and Tomorrow Outlook
As the day ends, the slight chance of showers and thunderstorms will persist before 10pm. Skies will become mostly clear overnight, with lows dropping to around 77F. However, temperatures will rise to around 79F later in the night. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 100F. South southeast winds will continue at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow brings another hot day with sunny skies and a high near 98F. The heat index is forecast to hit 102F. Winds will shift to the south southwest, picking up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 10% for the day.
