*As of Jul 8, 5 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Nocatee, TX, signaling dangerous heat conditions for the area. As of this Wednesday evening, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel like 108F. The relative humidity is at 75%, with a dew point of 81F, creating muggy and uncomfortable conditions. Winds are blowing from the south at 16 mph, though gusts are reported at 10 mph. The sky remains mostly cloudy as the day winds down.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, the sky is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 97F. Temperatures may dip slightly to around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 106. South winds will be around 12 mph, with gusts potentially hitting 17 mph. There is a slight chance of precipitation at 14%, with new rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low around 77F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 10pm. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 102. South winds will range from 6 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 20%, with less than a tenth of an inch of rain possible.
Tomorrow, sunny skies are expected with a high near 98F. Temperatures may fall to around 96F in the afternoon. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 110, indicating extreme heat stress. Southwest winds will be light, ranging from 5 to 9 mph. Tomorrow night will be mostly clear with a low around 78F, with temperatures rising to around 79F overnight. The heat index will remain high at 105, with south winds of 5 to 10 mph.
