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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

ThursdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms89° / 75° 42%
FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76° 20%
SaturdayMostly Sunny95° / 78° 1%
SundaySunny97° / 79° 1%
MondaySunny100° / 80°

Humidity Peaks in The Colony as Storms Linger - Jul 16, 8 AM

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High humidity and a chance of storms define the weather in The Colony today. Temperatures will climb toward 92F tomorrow with heat index values reaching 101.

Isabel Teague

July 16, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 16, 8 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in The Colony is thick with moisture this Thursday morning. Current readings show an air temperature of 77F, though it feels like 78F due to the heavy humidity. The relative humidity sits at 83%, with a dew point of 72F indicating a muggy atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the day begins.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Residents should expect a mix of sun and clouds today, with a high near 89F. Temperatures may dip slightly to around 87F in the afternoon. There is a 42% chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.

A slight chance of rain showers exists before 7am, followed by a chance of storms later. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch are possible. Winds will remain south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight, conditions will stay partly cloudy with a low near 75F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. The chance of precipitation is 30%, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms possible before 10pm. Again, rainfall totals are expected to be minimal, less than a tenth of an inch.

Tomorrow Outlook

The heat will intensify tomorrow with a high near 92F. The sky will be mostly sunny, but the humidity will push heat index values as high as 101. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.

Safety and Alerts

There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for The Colony. However, the high humidity and rising temperatures warrant caution. Stay hydrated and limit midday exertion when possible.

Keep an eye on the sky for developing storms, especially in the afternoon and evening hours. While rainfall amounts are expected to be light, sudden downpours can occur. Plan accordingly and ensure you have a safe place to seek shelter if 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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