*As of Jul 15, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
Residents in The Colony are currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Wednesday morning. The air temperature stands at 77F, but the heat index makes it feel like 79F. Relative humidity is sitting at a heavy 94%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 13 mph, under a partly cloudy sky.
Temperatures are expected to climb significantly throughout the day. The high for today will reach near 90F, while the low tonight will settle around 74F. The National Weather Service forecasts mostly sunny skies for the day, transitioning to a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later.
Specifically, there is a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. South southwest winds will pick up slightly, blowing at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Outlook for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, conditions will remain partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Temperatures will drop to around 74F but may rise to approximately 76F during the overnight hours. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, the heat will persist with a high near 91F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 97F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Skies will remain mostly sunny.
