Extreme Heat Warning Active for The Colony as Temperatures Near 105 - Aug 20, 2 PM

*As of Aug 20, 2 PM local time.*

Severe Heat Warning in Effect

An Extreme Heat Warning is currently active for The Colony, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This severe alert remains in effect until 8:00 PM CDT on August 21. The current afternoon air temperature is 97F, with a feels-like temperature of 99F.

Relative humidity stands at 35%, and the dew point is 64F. Winds are blowing from the south southwest at 6 mph, with gusts reaching 8 mph. The sky is clear, and the chance of precipitation is currently low.

Today and Tonight Outlook

Today will be sunny with a high near 105F. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108F. The low temperature will be near 82F.

Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7 PM and 10 PM. Otherwise, the sky will be mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to around 82F but may rise to 84F overnight.

Heat index values could reach 107F. Winds will shift to the south at around 5 mph.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Tomorrow will begin sunny with a high near 106F. Temperatures may fall to around 104F in the afternoon. Heat index values are expected to peak at 110F.

There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 PM. The overall chance of precipitation is 20%. Winds will come from the south southwest at around 5 mph.

Given the extreme heat, it is crucial to stay hydrated, limit outdoor exertion during peak afternoon hours, and check on vulnerable neighbors.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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https://open-meteo.com