*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alerts
The Colony is currently under a Heat Advisory issued by the National Weather Service Fort Worth office. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until early tomorrow evening. Additionally, an Air Quality Alert is active, though specific details regarding its severity or urgency are not currently defined.
As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the heat index makes it feel like 101F. The relative humidity is 44%, with a dew point of 70F, contributing to the muggy sensation. Winds are blowing from the northwest at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 15 mph, under a clear sky.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Today will remain mostly sunny, with a high near 101F and a low near 79F. The chance of precipitation is low at 16%, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Heat index values could reach as high as 108F.
Northwest winds will average around 10 mph. Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am.
Temperatures will drop to a low around 79F before rising to approximately 81F overnight. North winds will range from 5 to 10 mph, and heat index values may reach 106F. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
