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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

MondayChance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 73° 45%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 45%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 30%
ThursdayMostly Sunny91° / 75° 8%
FridayMostly Sunny93° / 77° 2%

Humidity Peaks in The Colony as Heat and Storms Linger - Jul 12, 8 PM

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The Colony faces oppressive humidity with a dew point of 72F. Highs near 99F today give way to scattered storms and lingering heat through tomorrow.

Isabel Teague

July 13, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 12, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in The Colony is thick with moisture this Sunday evening. Current readings show an air temperature of 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. Relative humidity sits at 70%, with a dew point of 72F indicating quite humid conditions. The sky is overcast, and winds are blowing from the southeast at 14 mph, with gusts reaching 22 mph.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb significantly today, reaching a high near 99F. The low tonight is expected to settle near 75F. There is a 39% chance of showers and thunderstorms today. According to the National Weather Service, tonight brings a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will rise to around 77F overnight, with heat index values as high as 99. Winds will shift to a light southeast breeze of 0 to 5 mph. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will persist into tomorrow, with a high near 91F and a low near 73F. The chance of precipitation increases to 46% for the day. The National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms with partly sunny skies. Temperatures will fall to around 88F in the afternoon, though heat index values will remain as high as 99. Winds will continue to be light, from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Tomorrow night will see a chance of showers and thunderstorms with mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to around 73F, rising to 75F overnight, with heat index values up to 99. There is a 40% chance of precipitation, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 99F, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors and elderly relatives who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of high humidity and potential storms requires caution when traveling or spending time outdoors.

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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