*As of Jul 9, 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 Thursday evening, the air temperature stands at 90F, but the heat index makes it feel like 111F. This significant discrepancy is driven by oppressively humid air, with the relative humidity at 79% and a dew point of 82F. Winds are blowing at 13 mph, though gusts are reported at 12 mph, under a mostly cloudy sky.
The National Weather Service has issued this advisory due to the extreme heat index values expected. Residents should be aware that the heat will feel even more intense than the actual air temperature suggests. The advisory highlights the need for caution as the region experiences these elevated thermal conditions.
Forecast and Safety
Today, temperatures are expected to reach a high near 97F before falling to around 95F in the afternoon. The heat index will peak at 106. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, with a 16% chance of precipitation. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies with a low near 78F. The heat index will remain high at 103. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, followed by a chance between 8pm and 9pm, and a slight chance between 9pm and 10pm. Winds will decrease to 3 to 10 mph from the southwest.
Tomorrow, the sky will be sunny with a high near 97F and a low near 78F. The heat index is forecast to reach 107. Winds will be from the southwest at 3 to 12 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 8%.
