*As of Jul 18, 8 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in The Colony is currently quite heavy with moisture. As of this Saturday morning, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 73F indicating significant stickiness in the atmosphere.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 23 mph. The sky remains clear overhead, but the moisture content is the primary feature of the current weather pattern.
Weekend Outlook and Heat Indices
Residents should prepare for a warm and humid weekend. Today is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 96F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values will climb as high as 101F during the day.
Winds will shift to a south southwest direction at around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 3%.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise to around 80F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 98F. Winds will ease to a south direction at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts still possible up to 20 mph.
Tomorrow brings continued warmth and sun. The high will reach near 97F, with heat index values peaking at 102F. Winds will remain light from the south southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of rain drops to 1%, making it a dry day. Temperatures will settle to a low near 79F tomorrow night, with heat indices around 100F.
