*As of Aug 12, 5 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Immediate Heat
The Colony is currently under the influence of dangerous heat this evening. The air temperature stands at 99F, but the combination of humidity and wind results in a feels-like temperature of 102F. Relative humidity is at 33%, with a dew point of 64F.
Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 15 mph, with gusts reaching 18 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as the day winds down.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today will be sunny with a high near 102F and a low near 81F. There is no chance of precipitation. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 109 during the peak heat hours. South southwest winds will continue around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 30 mph.
Tonight will be clear with a low around 81, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 83 overnight. Heat index values could remain elevated at up to 106. Winds will shift to the south, maintaining speeds around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
Tomorrow remains sunny with a high near 102F and a low near 80F. Precipitation chances remain at zero. Heat index values are forecast to reach 107. Winds will be from the south southwest, ranging from 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 80, potentially rising to 82 overnight. Heat index values may hit 106. South winds will persist at around 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
