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TuesdaySlight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 72° 31%
WednesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms90° / 74° 48%
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 75° 28%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 76° 20%
SaturdayMostly Sunny94° / 76° 2%

Humidity Peaks in The Colony as Rain Threatens Weekend - Jul 14, 4 AM

The Colony weather, updated every four hours — local forecasts you can trust.

Oppressive humidity lingers with a dew point of 75F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow, with heat indices reaching 97F.

Isabel Teague

July 14, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 14, 4 AM local time.*

Oppressive Humidity and Current Conditions

The Colony is currently experiencing oppressively humid air, with the dew point sitting at 75F and relative humidity at 89%. This muggy atmosphere makes the air feel heavier than the actual temperature suggests. Right now, the air temperature is 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F.

Winds are light, blowing at 3 mph with gusts up to 5 mph, under a sky that is mostly cloudy.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Temperatures will climb today, reaching a high near 89F. The heat index will make it feel even warmer, with values as high as 97F. There is a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.

Sunny skies are expected, though temperatures will fall to around 87F in the afternoon. Winds will shift to east southeast, ranging from 0 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

As tonight approaches, conditions will clear up. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 1am, followed by mostly clear skies. The low will be around 74F, with temperatures rising to around 76F overnight. Winds will remain light from the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

The humid conditions will persist into tomorrow. The high will reach near 90F, with a low around 74F. Similar to today, there is a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Skies will be sunny, and winds will be from the southwest at 0 to 5 mph. The chance of precipitation increases to 48%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index and humidity, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors who may be vulnerable to extreme heat. While there are no active weather alerts, be prepared for sudden changes in weather as thunderstorms develop.

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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