The Colony faces heat and two air-quality alerts under clear skies - Aug 3, 4 PM

*As of Aug 3, 4 PM local time.*

Heat and current conditions

The Colony is under two active Air Quality Alerts as very hot, dry weather holds in place today. Current conditions are clear, with an air temperature of 99F and a feels-like reading of 98F. Relative humidity is 25%, and the dew point is 57F. Wind is calm at 0 mph, with gusts up to 8 mph, so there is little breeze to take the edge off the heat.

Today, tonight and tomorrow

The forecast stays dry, with a 0% chance of precipitation today. Skies remain sunny, and the high is near 98F. The National Weather Service forecast also notes heat index values as high as 100F, with a south southeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight stays clear, with a low near 78F. Temperatures are expected to rise to around 80F overnight, and heat index values may be as high as 97F. Southeast wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tomorrow brings more sun and more heat. The high is near 101F, the low is near 79F, and the chance of precipitation remains 0%. Heat index values may reach 102F, with south wind at 5 to 10 mph.

Alerts and safety

The active Air Quality Alerts mean residents should pay attention to how the air feels before heavy outdoor exertion. People who are sensitive to poor air quality may want to keep activity lighter when outside.

With temperatures this high, drink water, take breaks, and limit strenuous outdoor activity when possible. Check on people and pets who may be more vulnerable to heat, and do not rely on a light breeze for cooling today.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com