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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

WednesdaySunny98° / 80° 12%
ThursdaySunny100° / 80°
FridaySunny99° / 81°
SaturdaySunny97° / 78° 2%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms96° / 78° 25%

Humid Heat Returns to The Colony With Highs Near 100 - Jul 8, 4 AM

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The Colony faces a humid start with a dew point of 72F. Today brings sunny skies and a high near 98F, with heat index values reaching 102F. Tomorrow will be even hotter, nearing 100F.

Isabel Teague

July 8, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 8, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Wednesday overnight in The Colony, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity is holding at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. The sky remains clear, and winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Residents can expect a sunny day today with a high near 98F. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values will climb as high as 102F during the afternoon. Winds will shift to the south southwest, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 12%. As the day ends, skies will remain mostly clear for tonight. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F. Winds will ease to around 5 mph from the south.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will intensify tomorrow with sunny skies and a high near 100F. Heat index values are expected to reach 102F again. Winds will pick up from the south southwest, blowing between 10 and 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of rain is zero percent. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will be clear with a low around 80F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 82F during the night hours. Winds will continue to strengthen, reaching around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values pushing into the 100s, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool water and shade. There are no active weather alerts at this time, but the combination of high heat and humidity requires caution.

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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