*As of Aug 24, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Alert 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 early tomorrow evening. The dangerous heat is already evident, with the air temperature sitting at 102F and the feels-like temperature matching that mark.
The dry air, indicated by a relative humidity of 23% and a dew point of 57F, contributes to the intense thermal load on the body. Winds are blowing from the south-southwest at 11 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph, under a clear sky.
Today’s Forecast and Conditions
Residents should expect a sunny day with a high near 107F. The heat index values may reach as high as 106F, making the perceived temperature nearly identical to the actual air temperature. Winds will continue from the south-southwest around 10 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 20 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 3%, meaning no relief from rain is expected. As the day progresses, the low temperature will settle near 83F, but overnight temperatures are forecast to rise to around 85F. The sky will remain mostly clear tonight, with heat index values reaching 105F.
Winds will shift to the south, ranging from 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
