*As of Jul 7, 4 PM local time.*
Scorching Conditions Continue
The Colony is currently under the grip of intense heat, with the air temperature sitting at 97F and a feels-like temperature of 98F. The sky is partly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun. Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts reaching 7 mph, while relative humidity sits at 33% and the dew point is 63F. This combination creates a stifling atmosphere that makes the heat feel even more oppressive than the actual air temperature suggests.
Today, temperatures will peak near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 103F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances around 18% to 20%. The National Weather Service indicates that any rain will be minimal, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Overnight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a low near 77F. Temperatures may rise to around 79F during the night, keeping the heat index high at 100F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at around 5 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
The heat will persist into tomorrow, with highs near 99F. The day begins with isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7am, after which skies will clear to sunny conditions. The heat index is expected to reach 104F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual temperature. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains around 15% to 20%.
Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 79F. Winds will increase to the south at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The heat index will remain elevated at 101F. There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area.
