*As of Aug 9, 5 AM local time.*
Sweltering Conditions Begin
A notably humid atmosphere is settling over The Colony this Sunday morning, creating uncomfortable conditions for those heading outdoors. Current readings show an air temperature of 81F, but the moisture in the air pushes the feels-like temperature to 85F. Relative humidity stands at 74%, with a dew point of 72F indicating significant stickiness in the air.
Winds are light, blowing from the south at 6 mph with gusts reaching 12 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The heat will intensify significantly as the day progresses. Highs today are expected to reach near 99F, creating dangerous heat index values as high as 103. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 2%, leaving skies sunny and dry.
Overnight, temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise slightly to around 80F later in the night. Winds will increase to around 10 mph from the south.
Tomorrow brings no relief from the heat. The high will again hover near 99F, with heat index values climbing as high as 102. Skies will remain sunny throughout the day. Overnight lows are forecast to be around 80F. Winds will continue from the south southeast at around 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
