*As of Jul 16, 8 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in The Colony is currently quite heavy with moisture. As of this Thursday evening, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. This discrepancy is driven by a dew point of 70F and a relative humidity of 62%, creating a muggy atmosphere that can feel oppressive even at rest.
Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Tonight and Tomorrow Forecast
The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm tonight. After that, skies will remain mostly cloudy with a low near 75F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 77F overnight. South winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph.
There is a 50% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Drivers should be cautious of wet roads during any potential downpours.
Tomorrow brings a significant shift in conditions. The sky will turn mostly sunny with a high near 92F. Despite the clear skies, the heat will intensify, with heat index values reaching as high as 100.
South winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 15 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 11%, making it a dry day. Tomorrow night will see partly cloudy skies with a low around 77F and heat index values up to 99.
