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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms87° / 73° 35%
WednesdayChance Rain Showers90° / 74° 47%
ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 75° 35%
FridayPartly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76° 19%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 2%

Humidity Rises in The Colony as Showers Loom - Jul 14, 12 PM

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

The Colony faces muggy conditions with a dew point of 72F. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible today and tomorrow, with highs near 90F.

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, 12 PM local time.*

Muggy Conditions and Precipitation Potential

The Colony is experiencing quite humid air this afternoon, with the dew point sitting at 72F and relative humidity at 66%. The current air temperature is 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 90F. Winds are light from the east southeast at 5 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.

Looking ahead, the chance for precipitation increases slightly as the day progresses. Today, there is a 34% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The high will reach near 89F, with a low near 72F tonight.

Heat index values could climb as high as 98F during the peak heat of the day. A slight chance of rain showers exists before 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.

Tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms remains before 10pm. Partly cloudy skies will accompany a low around 72F. Winds will shift to the south southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow, the high will near 90F with a low around 74F. The chance of precipitation rises to 48%, with a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are expected.

Safety and Outlook

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for The Colony at this time. However, the combination of high temperatures and significant humidity requires caution. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible, as the heat index values can make conditions feel much hotter than the actual air temperature.

Keep an eye on the sky for developing thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon hours when instability is greatest. While no severe weather is currently indicated, the potential for scattered storms means being prepared for sudden changes in weather is prudent.

Ensure that outdoor activities are planned around the potential for rain, especially during the midday and early evening hours when the chance of precipitation is highest.

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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