*As of Sep 6, 2 PM local time.*
Current Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for The Colony, Texas, signaling a period of dangerous heat. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 98 degrees. The relative humidity is currently at 39 percent, with a dew point of 66 degrees.
Winds are blowing from the east southeast at 8 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 14 miles per hour. The sky remains mostly clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the thermal load on residents and visitors alike.
Today and Tonight Outlook
The day will remain sunny, with temperatures climbing to a high near 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service notes that heat index values could reach as high as 104 degrees during the peak of the day. The chance of precipitation is minimal, sitting at only 7 percent.
As evening approaches, conditions will stay mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 80 degrees, but the lingering heat will keep heat index values near 103 degrees. Winds will shift to the south southeast, ranging from 0 to 10 miles per hour.
This persistent warmth means the cool-down period will be short and less effective than usual.
