*As of Jul 19, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Conditions Begin
The Colony is currently under the weight of oppressive humidity, with the air feeling significantly heavier than the actual temperature suggests. Right now, the thermometer reads 82F, but the combination of moisture and heat pushes the feels-like temperature up to 91F. Relative humidity sits at a stifling 84%, while the dew point remains high at 77F, indicating a muggy atmosphere that offers little relief.
Winds are light, blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph with gusts reaching 18 mph, against a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Conditions will remain hot and sunny today, with the high expected to reach near 98F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 104F during the day. Winds will continue from the south southwest, ranging between 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 14%, leaving the sky clear and the heat unbroken.
Tonight, the sky will become mostly clear, but the heat will linger. Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F, though they may rise to around 81F overnight. The heat index is expected to remain elevated, with values as high as 101F. Winds will shift slightly to the south, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings even more intense heat. The high will approach 101F, with the heat index potentially reaching 106F. Skies will remain sunny, and winds will be light from the south southwest, around 5 mph. The chance of rain is negligible at just 2%. Following tomorrow, the low will settle around 81F, with heat index values staying high at 103F.
