*As of Jul 17, 12 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
The Colony is currently experiencing a combination of intense heat and heavy humidity. As of this Friday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 96F. The atmosphere is thick with moisture, evidenced by a relative humidity of 84% and a dew point of 79F.
These conditions create a muggy environment that can feel particularly stifling. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat will persist with a high near 92F. The National Weather Service indicates partly sunny skies, but the heat index will climb to values as high as 98. South southwest winds will range from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph.
There is an 18% chance of precipitation, though the primary concern remains the thermal discomfort. Temperatures will drop to a low near 77F tonight. During the night, skies will turn mostly cloudy, and the heat index will remain elevated at values as high as 97.
Winds will shift to the south, blowing between 5 and 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, conditions will become even more intense. The high will reach near 96F under mostly sunny skies. This marks a significant increase in thermal stress, with heat index values projected to hit 100.
South winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to just 4%, meaning the focus remains entirely on managing the extreme heat. Overnight, skies will clear to mostly clear, with lows around 77F and temperatures rising slightly to around 79F.
