*As of Jul 7, 9 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Humidity
Residents in Nocatee, TX, are currently navigating an oppressively humid morning. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the heavy moisture in the atmosphere makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is holding at 84%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant saturation in the lower atmosphere. Winds are light at 6 mph, though gusts are reaching 14 mph. The sky remains mostly clear at this hour, but the muggy conditions are already noticeable.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise significantly throughout the day, with a high near 95F expected. Despite the peak heat, temperatures may dip slightly to around 92F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, with the sky transitioning from mostly sunny to mostly cloudy later. The chance of precipitation is listed at 41%, though new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
The heat index is a primary concern today, with values reaching as high as 107. Winds will shift to the southwest at 8 to 13 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph. As evening approaches, a chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 11pm. Overnight lows will settle near 77F, with the heat index remaining elevated at 102. South winds will continue at 6 to 12 mph, with gusts up to 17 mph.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will remain hot and humid into tomorrow. The high will climb to near 97F, with afternoon temperatures around 95F. The heat index is forecast to reach 110, marking a dangerous level of heat stress. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm, with the chance of precipitation at 18%. Winds will be southwest at 6 to 12 mph, with gusts up to 17 mph. Overnight, lows will rise to around 78F, with the heat index staying high at 103. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with partly cloudy skies.
