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Heat Persists in The Colony: Highs Near 96F Tonight, 98F Tomorrow - Jul 18, 8 PM

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The Colony residents face another day of intense heat with temperatures near 96F today and 98F tomorrow. No severe weather alerts are active, but heat index values will climb significantly.

Isabel Teague

July 19, 20261 min read

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

*As of Jul 18, 8 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat Index

The Colony is currently experiencing very hot conditions this evening. The air temperature stands at 95F, with a feels-like temperature also at 95F. Relative humidity is at 32%, and the dew point is 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.

Forecast for Today and Tonight

Today, the high will reach near 96F, with a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 2%, and skies will remain mostly clear. As tonight approaches, conditions will stay mostly clear with a low around 79F.

However, temperatures may rise to around 81F during the overnight hours. The heat index is expected to hit values as high as 100. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tomorrow’s Outlook

Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further. The high will near 98F, with a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation remains low at 3%, and skies will be sunny.

The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 103. South southwest winds will blow at 5 to 10 mph. Tomorrow night, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 79F.

The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 100. South southwest winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching into the 100s, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on neighbors, especially the elderly and those without air conditioning. Avoid prolonged exposure to the sun and seek air-conditioned environments when possible. There are no active National Weather Service alerts, but the persistent heat requires caution.

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

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

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