*As of Aug 10, 9 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
Residents in The Colony are currently experiencing a combination of intense heat and heavy humidity. At this moment, the air temperature stands at 81F, but the oppressive moisture in the air pushes the feels-like temperature up to 87F.
The relative humidity is sitting at 89%, with a dew point of 77F, creating a muggy atmosphere that makes the heat feel more intense than the thermometer suggests. Winds are light from the south at 5 mph, though gusts have reached 18 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The hot conditions will persist through today. The National Weather Service forecasts a high near 100F with sunny skies. During this period, heat index values are expected to climb as high as 104. South winds will increase slightly to between 5 and 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
Tonight, the sky will remain clear with a low around 80F. Despite the drop in temperature, the heat index will stay elevated, reaching up to 101. South winds will pick up to around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow brings another day of intense heat. Highs will again reach near 100F under sunny skies. The heat index is forecast to peak at a dangerous 105.
Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph. Overnight into tomorrow night, temperatures will settle around 81F, rising slightly to 83F before dawn. The heat index will remain high at 103 during this period.
