*As of Jul 17, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
The Colony is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is high at 89%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Looking ahead, the weather pattern will shift toward warmer and drier conditions. Today is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 91F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 99 during the day.
South winds will increase to between 5 and 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 10%. Temperatures will drop to a low near 76F tonight under partly cloudy skies.
South winds will settle around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
Weekend Warmth and Safety Reminders
Tomorrow will see a significant increase in heat. The high is expected to reach near 96F under mostly sunny skies. Heat index values are projected to soar as high as 104.
Winds will come from the south southwest around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of rain drops to just 2%. Overnight, temperatures will rise to around 79F before settling to a low of 77F.
