*As of Aug 7, 4 AM local time.*
Very hot, humid air is already in place in The Colony as of Friday overnight, and the heat will build further today. The current air temperature is 84F, but it feels like 90F. Humidity is a big part of the story, with relative humidity at 66% and a dew point of 72F.
Skies are clear right now. Wind is 7 mph, with gusts to 21 mph.
Today and tonight
Today is expected to be sunny, with a high near 100F and a low near 80F. The chance of precipitation is 2%, so rain is not a major part of the forecast. Heat index values may reach 102, making the air feel even hotter than the thermometer shows. South wind is forecast at 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight is expected to be mostly clear. The low is around 80F, with temperatures rising to around 82F overnight. Heat index values as high as 100 are possible, and wind is expected from the south southeast around 10 mph.
Tomorrow and alerts
Tomorrow stays sunny and hot, with a high near 99F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is 10%. Heat index values may climb as high as 103, with south wind around 5 mph.
