*As of Oct 2, 2 PM local time.*
Severe Flood Watch and Oppressive Humidity
A severe flood watch is currently active for The Colony, signaling the potential for dangerous flooding conditions. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, covers the period from this afternoon until this evening. Residents should remain vigilant, as heavy rainfall is expected to accumulate rapidly.
The current atmosphere is notably oppressive, with a relative humidity of 100% and a dew point of 77F. These conditions make the air feel significantly heavier than the actual air temperature of 77F, which currently feels like 79F. Winds are blowing from the north northeast at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph, under a cloudy sky.
Rainfall Expectations for Today and Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to persist throughout the day. The high temperature will remain near 78F, while the low is expected to be around 68F. The chance of precipitation is high, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible.
As night falls, the clouds will remain thick, and temperatures may rise slightly to around 70F. Rainfall could increase, with totals between three-quarters and one inch possible overnight. Winds will ease to 5 to 10 mph, though gusts may still reach 20 mph.
The combination of saturated ground and continued heavy rain is the primary driver for the active flood watch.
