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Extreme Heat Warning and Air Quality Alert in Effect for The Colony - Jul 22, 8 AM

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The Colony faces dangerous heat with an Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory. Air quality is also under alert. Highs near 103F today.

Isabel Teague

July 22, 20262 min read

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

*As of Jul 22, 8 AM local time.*

Dangerous Heat and Air Quality Concerns

The Colony, TX, is currently under multiple active National Weather Service alerts as temperatures soar. An Extreme Heat Warning with severe urgency is in effect, alongside a Heat Advisory of moderate severity. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is active. These warnings highlight the immediate risks associated with the current weather pattern.

Current conditions show an air temperature of 88F, with a feels-like temperature of 91F. The relative humidity stands at 52%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are currently calm at 0 mph, though gusts have reached 11 mph. The sky remains clear as the day begins.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will dominate the sky with a high near 103F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 114. Northeast winds will blow between 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%. Overnight, skies will clear, with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 81F during the night.

Heat index values will remain elevated, reaching up to 110. Winds will shift to the east northeast at around 10 mph.

Tomorrow, conditions will remain sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index is expected to peak at 105. East winds will persist at around 10 mph.

The chance of rain stays at 1%. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, with a low around 79F. Temperatures may rise to around 81F overnight.

Heat index values will reach 102. Winds will come from the east southeast at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Safety Reminders

Given the Extreme Heat Warning and Heat Advisory, residents must take extreme caution. Hydrate frequently and limit midday exertion to avoid heat-related illnesses. The Air Quality Alert suggests monitoring outdoor activity levels, especially for those with respiratory sensitivities. Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals regularly. Stay indoors during the hottest parts of the day and seek air-conditioned spaces whenever possible.

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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