*As of Jul 11, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
The Colony is experiencing a notably hot and humid evening right now. The air temperature stands at 95F, with a heat index making it feel like 95F. Humidity levels are substantial, with a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 55%. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day winds down.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will shift to mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low near 80F, though the heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 104. Winds will ease to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph. Residents should be aware that despite the clearing skies, the oppressive heat will linger into the night.
Tomorrow, the weather pattern will change significantly. The day will start mostly sunny with a high near 95F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected between 1pm and 4pm, followed by additional chances later in the day. The heat index will peak around 102. Winds will shift to the south southwest at around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is listed at 45% for the day, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Looking ahead to tomorrow night, the chance for storms increases. Showers and thunderstorms are likely between 7pm and 10pm, with chances before 7pm and after 10pm as well. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 76F, though temperatures may rise to around 78 overnight. The heat index will reach up to 101. Winds will be light from the east at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 60%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
