Current Conditions and Immediate Hazards
Nocatee, TX is currently under the influence of dangerous heat and oppressive humidity this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 88F, but the heat index makes it feel like 102F. This significant disparity is driven by a dew point of 79F and a relative humidity of 75%, creating a muggy atmosphere that traps body heat and increases the risk of heat-related illness. Winds are light at 6 mph with gusts to 3 mph, and the sky remains mostly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun's intensity.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, the heat will persist with a high near 95F. Despite the high, temperatures are expected to fall to around 93F in the afternoon. The heat index will climb as high as 107F, making outdoor exertion risky. Skies will be mostly sunny with a low chance of precipitation at 14%. Winds will shift to the southeast around 12 mph, with gusts reaching 17 mph.
Tonight, conditions will ease slightly with mostly clear skies. Temperatures will drop to a low around 78F, though they may rise to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 103F. Winds will turn south, blowing between 6 to 13 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. The lack of significant cloud cover will allow for some cooling, but the humidity will keep the night feeling warm.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow, the heat will intensify further with a high near 97F. Temperatures will fall to around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 110F, indicating extreme danger for prolonged exposure. Skies will be mostly sunny initially, but a chance of showers and thunderstorms will develop after 3pm. The chance of precipitation is listed at 30%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the west around 7 mph.