*As of Jul 22, 4 AM local time.*
Severe Heat and Air Quality Concerns
The Colony is currently under the influence of multiple active National Weather Service alerts, signaling a dangerous weather pattern for the region. An Extreme Heat Warning, classified as severe in severity, is in effect until 8:00PM CDT today. Additionally, a Heat Advisory, rated as moderate in severity, extends until 8:00PM CDT tomorrow. Residents should also note that an Air Quality Alert is currently active.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this heat event. At this time, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 96F. The relative humidity is at 56%, with a dew point of 72F, indicating quite humid air. Winds are light at 2 mph with gusts up to 3 mph, and the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be intensely hot and sunny, with a high near 103F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values will reach as high as 114. Northeast winds will pick up slightly to 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%.
Tonight, skies will remain clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 84F, though they may rise to around 86F later in the night. Heat index values are expected to stay high, reaching up to 99. South winds will be around 0 mph.
Tomorrow brings a slight respite in actual temperature but continued heat stress. The high will be near 99F, with sunny skies and a 1% chance of rain. However, the heat index will still climb to 105.
East winds will blow around 10 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, conditions will be mostly clear with a low around 79F, rising to 81F later. East southeast winds will increase to 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
