*As of Jul 15, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in The Colony feels heavy this afternoon, driven by significant moisture in the atmosphere. The current air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 87F. This discrepancy is due to a dew point of 72F and a relative humidity of 70%, creating a muggy environment that can make the warmth feel more intense than the thermometer suggests.
Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, with only light gusts reaching 6 mph, while the sky remains mostly clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures are expected to rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 90F. The sky will transition from mostly sunny to hosting a slight chance of rain showers between 1pm and 4pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the afternoon. The chance of precipitation is listed at 23%.
Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
As evening approaches, conditions will ease slightly. The sky will become partly cloudy with a low near 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F overnight. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Winds will shift to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 20% for the night period.
Tomorrow Outlook
The humid conditions will persist into tomorrow, with a high near 91F. Heat index values could reach as high as 97F, making the day feel quite oppressive. The sky will be mostly sunny, but precipitation chances increase slightly to 32%.
