*As of Jul 16, 9 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Heat
Nocatee, TX is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 89F. Relative humidity is at 79%, with a dew point of 75F indicating heavy moisture in the air. Winds are blowing from the north at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 13 mph, while the sky remains clear.
Today, temperatures will climb to a high near 93F. However, the heat index is expected to reach as high as 107F, creating dangerous heat stress levels. The sky will be mostly sunny, but there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.
The chance of precipitation is 47%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. As the day progresses, temperatures may fall to around 90F in the afternoon.
Tonight, conditions will remain humid with a low near 78F. The heat index will stay high, reaching up to 100F. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, with a 40% chance of precipitation.
Rainfall totals could again reach between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. Winds will shift to the southwest at 5 to 8 mph. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F overnight.
