*As of Jul 9, 8 AM local time.*
Scorching Temperatures and High Humidity
The Colony is bracing for a very hot day as temperatures climb toward 101F. Current conditions show an air temperature of 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F right now. The atmosphere is quite humid, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity holding at 70%. The sky remains clear, and winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph.
Today will be particularly intense. The high will reach near 101F, with heat index values soaring as high as 104F. Winds will continue from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%, leaving the sun to beat down without relief. Overnight, skies will clear, but the heat will linger. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80F, though they may rise to around 82F during the night. Heat index values will remain elevated as high as 103F, with south winds blowing between 10 to 15 mph.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow brings slightly cooler highs but remains dangerously hot. The high will be near 99F, with heat index values reaching up to 101F. Skies will stay sunny, and the chance of precipitation remains at 1%. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, blowing between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Overnight, conditions will clear again, with a low around 80F and temperatures rising to around 82F. Heat index values will peak at 100F, with south winds continuing at 10 to 15 mph.
