Current Conditions and Alert
Residents in Nocatee, TX, are currently navigating a combination of oppressive humidity and active coastal hazards. 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 current conditions that can pull swimmers out to sea, making water safety a primary concern for anyone near the coast.
Right now, the air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. The atmosphere is heavy, with relative humidity at 74% and a dew point of 75F. Winds are light at 7 mph, with gusts reaching 6 mph, under a partly cloudy sky. The high dew point indicates muggy, sticky conditions that can feel exhausting even at rest.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the heat will intensify. Highs will reach near 90F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 88F in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to climb as high as 105, creating dangerous heat stress levels. Rain chances are significant, with a 41% probability of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of rain showers before 11am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11am and 4pm. East winds will vary from 2 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch are possible.
Tonight, skies will be partly cloudy with a low near 76F. Southeast winds will shift to 2 to 12 mph. There is a slight chance of less than a tenth of an inch of rain.
Tomorrow, conditions will warm further with a high near 93F. The heat index could reach 106. Skies will be sunny initially, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. The chance of precipitation is 18%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible. Southeast winds will be 1 to 10 mph.
