*As of Aug 14, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions Underway
The Colony, Texas, is currently under an active Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on Friday evening. The advisory highlights the significant risk posed by extreme heat and high humidity levels across the region.
Current conditions reflect the intensity of this weather pattern. As of this Friday evening, the air temperature stands at 100F, but the combination of heat and moisture pushes the feels-like temperature to 101F. The relative humidity is at 27%, with a dew point of 61F. Winds are blowing from the south at 14 mph, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph against a clear sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
The National Weather Service forecasts continued hot conditions through the weekend. Today is expected to be sunny with a high near 101F. Heat index values could climb as high as 104 during the day. South winds will average around 15 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 25 mph. There is no chance of precipitation today.
Tonight, skies will remain mostly clear with a low around 81F. Despite the drop in air temperature, heat index values may still reach 103. Winds will persist from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tomorrow brings another sunny day with a high near 100F. The heat will linger, with heat index values peaking at 105. Winds will shift slightly to the south southwest, averaging around 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation remains minimal at just 2%. Tomorrow night will be clear with a low around 81F and heat index values near 104.
