*As of Aug 8, 1 PM local time.*
Current Heat and Conditions
The Colony is currently experiencing very hot conditions this afternoon, with the air temperature at 95F and a feels-like reading of 95F. The relative humidity sits at 38%, with a dew point of 68F. Winds are light from the south at 3 mph, with gusts reaching up to 8 mph. The sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will continue to climb today, with a high near 100F. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values as high as 104. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 20% chance of precipitation. Any rainfall would be minimal, likely less than a tenth of an inch. South winds will increase slightly to around 5 mph.
As evening approaches tonight, the risk of storms remains slight before 7pm. Conditions will turn partly cloudy with a low around 79F. The heat index may reach up to 101. Winds from the south-southeast will pick up to 5 to 10 mph. Another slight chance for showers and thunderstorms exists, with precipitation chances at 20% and potential rainfall under a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings sunny skies with a high near 100F. The heat index is expected to reach up to 102. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph.
