*As of Jul 12, 9 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents in Nocatee, TX, are currently under a Heat Advisory, which remains in effect until 7:00PM EDT today. The National Weather Service in Jacksonville FL has issued this moderate-severity alert due to expected heat and humidity levels. It is currently Sunday morning, and the atmosphere is already feeling heavy. The air temperature stands at 81F, but the combination of moisture and heat makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity is sitting at 84%, with a dew point of 75F, creating an oppressively humid environment. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 13 mph, and the sky remains clear for now.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly throughout the day, with a high near 95F expected. However, the official forecast notes that temperatures may fall to around 92F in the afternoon. The heat index is projected to reach as high as 109F. Skies will be partly sunny initially, but showers and thunderstorms are likely after noon. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the southwest around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Tonight, conditions will remain humid with a low around 76F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 10pm, with mostly cloudy skies. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 101F. Southwest winds will continue at 6 to 12 mph, with gusts up to 17 mph. The chance of precipitation is 50%, with similar rainfall totals possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
The heat and humidity will persist into tomorrow, with a high near 94F and a low near 76F. Showers and thunderstorms are likely again after noon, with mostly sunny skies earlier in the day. The heat index could reach 106F. Winds will turn to the west at 6 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, and new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible. Tomorrow night, showers and thunderstorms are likely before 2am, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 76F.
