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5-day forecast / The Colony, TX

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Humidity Clings to The Colony as Temperatures Climb Toward 96 - Jul 17, 4 AM

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

High humidity and rising heat define the forecast for The Colony. Current dew points sit at 73F, with highs near 91 today and 96 tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are active.

Isabel Teague

July 17, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 17, 4 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

The air in The Colony remains thick with moisture as the overnight hours of Friday continue. Current readings show an air temperature of 79F, though the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 82F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant moisture in the atmosphere.

Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with occasional gusts reaching 20 mph. Above, the sky is clear, offering a stark contrast to the heavy air near the ground.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

As the sun rises, conditions will shift. Today is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 91F. The heat index will make it feel as hot as 99F. South winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 5 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 10%.

Tonight, the sky will transition to mostly cloudy before becoming partly cloudy later in the night. Temperatures will drop to a low around 75F, though they may rise slightly to around 77F during the overnight hours. South winds will continue, shifting to 5 to 10 mph initially, then settling around 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

Tomorrow brings even more heat. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 96F. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 104F.

Winds will come from the south southwest at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear, with a low around 77F and temperatures rising to around 79F overnight.

South winds will remain light at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety and Preparedness

With heat indices approaching 104F, the risk of heat-related illness increases significantly. Residents are advised to stay hydrated and limit outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. Check on elderly neighbors or those without adequate cooling to ensure their safety during this period of intense heat and humidity.

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 covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around The Colony.

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