*As of Aug 5, 12 PM local time.*
Very hot this afternoon
The Colony is in a very hot stretch, with the air temperature at 93F this afternoon and the heat making it feel like 94F. Skies are clear, relative humidity is 36%, and the dew point is 63F. Wind is 8 mph, with gusts to 15 mph.
The heat remains the main weather concern today. The forecast calls for sunshine and a high near 101F, with heat index values as high as 104. The chance of precipitation is 1%, so rain is not expected to be a meaningful factor.
Tonight and tomorrow
Tonight will stay warm under mostly clear skies. The low is near 81F, with temperatures rising to around 83 overnight. Heat index values may be as high as 105. Wind will be from the south southeast around 10 mph.
Tomorrow brings more sun and more heat. The high is near 100F, with heat index values as high as 102. The low is near 80F, and the chance of precipitation remains 1%. Wind will be from the south southwest around 10 mph.
