Heat Advisory Active in The Colony as Temperatures Near 100 - Sep 9, 2 PM

*As of Sep 9, 2 PM local time.*

Current Heat Conditions

A Heat Advisory is currently active for The Colony, signaling a period of dangerous heat. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 95F, but the combination of heat and humidity makes it feel like 98F. The relative humidity is 39%, and the dew point is 66F.

Winds are light at 5 mph, with gusts reaching 9 mph, while the sky remains partly cloudy. This alert is issued by the National Weather Service and is expected to remain in effect until this evening. Residents should be aware that the perceived temperature is significantly higher than the actual air temperature due to the heat index.

Today and Tonight Outlook

Today will be sunny with a high near 100F. The heat index values could reach as high as 108F, making outdoor activities particularly risky. The low temperature will be near 80F.

Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, with lows around 80F, though temperatures may rise to around 82F overnight. The heat index could reach 104F tonight as well. Winds will shift to the south at 5 to 10 mph.

The chance of precipitation today is minimal, at just 2%.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Tomorrow will start sunny with a high near 100F. However, the weather pattern will shift, bringing a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 pm. The chance of precipitation is 44%.

The heat index values could reach 106F. Winds will be from the south at around 5 mph. Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am, with partly cloudy skies.

Lows will be around 79F, potentially rising to 81F. New rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch. Given the sustained high temperatures and heat index values, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion.

Check on neighbors and vulnerable individuals to ensure they have access to cooling and water.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

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https://open-meteo.com