*As of Jul 21, 4 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns
The Colony, TX, is currently under the influence of severe weather conditions. An Extreme Heat Warning is active, signaling dangerous heat levels that pose significant risks to health and safety. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is in effect, compounding the discomfort for residents. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth issued these alerts to highlight the immediate hazards facing the area.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of the heat. The air temperature stands at 104F, but the heat index makes it feel like 106F. Relative humidity is at 25%, with a dew point of 61F.
Winds are light, blowing at 6 mph with gusts up to 5 mph, under a clear sky. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 112 today, underscoring the severity of the situation.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will remain sunny with a high near 104F. The low tonight is expected to be near 84F, though temperatures may rise to around 86F overnight. Heat index values will remain high, reaching up to 110. Winds will shift to the east southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
Tomorrow continues the hot trend with sunny skies and a high near 103F. The low tomorrow night will drop to around 80F, with temperatures rising to approximately 82F overnight. Heat index values will climb to 113 during the day. Winds will pick up slightly, coming from the northeast at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains near zero for both days.
