Current Conditions and Active Alerts
Residents of Nocatee, TX, are facing a combination of hazardous coastal conditions and intense humidity this Friday morning. The National Weather Service has issued a Rip Current Statement, classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, which remains in effect until July 4 at 2:00AM EDT. This alert signals dangerous rip currents that can sweep swimmers out to sea, making water safety a primary concern for anyone near the coast.
Simultaneously, the air is heavy and saturated. Current observations show an air temperature of 75F, but the feels-like temperature is 77F due to a relative humidity of 100%. The dew point is sitting at 75F, creating an oppressively humid environment that makes the air feel thick and stagnant. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 4 mph, while rain and fog or mist obscure the sky.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat will intensify significantly. Highs will reach near 90F, with temperatures dropping slightly to around 88F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 105, indicating extreme heat stress for prolonged outdoor exposure. Rain is likely early in the day, with a chance of rain showers before 11am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm. The chance of precipitation is 41%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. East winds will range from 2 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight, skies will clear to partly cloudy conditions with a low near 76F. Temperatures will rise to around 77F overnight. Southeast winds will be 2 to 12 mph, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow, the sun will return with a high near 93F. The heat index will reach 106. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm, with the overall chance of precipitation at 18%. Southeast winds will be 1 to 10 mph. Temperatures will fall to around 89F in the afternoon.
