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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely90° / 75° 56%
TuesdayPartly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms91° / 72° 26%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 29%
ThursdayMostly Sunny92° / 76° 9%
FridayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 2%

Flash Flood Warning and Humidity Grip The Colony as Storms Loom - Jul 13, 4 AM

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A severe Flash Flood Warning and minor Flood Advisory are active in The Colony, TX. Conditions are oppressively humid with a dew point of 75F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely today and 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 13, 4 AM local time.*

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

Residents in The Colony, TX, are under the immediate influence of severe weather alerts. A Flash Flood Warning, classified as severe with immediate urgency, is currently in effect. Additionally, a Flood Advisory, categorized as minor with expected urgency, is active for the area. These alerts indicate that flooding is imminent or occurring, requiring immediate attention to safety.

Current conditions reflect the intensity of the situation. The air temperature stands at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Humidity is oppressively high, with relative humidity at 94% and a dew point of 75F. Winds are light at 3 mph, with gusts reaching up to 9 mph. The sky is currently obscured by light rain and fog or mist, consistent with the active warnings.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

The pattern of instability will continue through the day. Today, showers and thunderstorms are likely, with a high near 90F and a low near 75F. The chance of precipitation is 56%. Skies will be partly sunny at times, but rain is expected to develop. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Tonight, the risk remains, though it may shift slightly. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists, with mostly cloudy skies and a low around 75F. The wind will remain light from the southeast around 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tomorrow, the heat and humidity will intensify. The high will reach near 91F, with temperatures falling to around 89F in the afternoon. Heat index values will climb as high as 99F. Skies will be partly sunny, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1pm. The chance of precipitation is 26%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are expected. Winds will be light, from the east southeast at 0 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the severe Flash Flood Warning, residents should avoid flooded roadways and low-lying areas immediately. The minor Flood Advisory also suggests that water levels may rise quickly in urban and small stream areas. With the oppressive humidity and high heat index values approaching 99F tomorrow, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those without air conditioning, to ensure their safety during this humid and stormy period.

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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