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5-day forecast / Nocatee, FL

FridayMostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms92° / 76° 24%
SaturdayMostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms94° / 76° 42%
SundayChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 76° 45%
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely92° / 77° 61%
TuesdayChance Showers And Thunderstorms93° / 77° 53%

Oppressive Humidity Grips Nocatee as Heat Index Soars - Jul 17, 9 AM

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Nocatee residents face oppressive humidity with a dew point of 77F and heat index values reaching 103 today. Scattered showers are possible later in the day.

Coralie Doyle

July 17, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

*As of Jul 17, 9 AM local time.*

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Friday this morning in Nocatee, TX, where the air feels heavy and muggy. The current air temperature stands at 82F, but the heat index makes it feel like 91F. This discomfort is driven by a relative humidity of 84% and a dew point of 77F, creating an oppressively humid environment that makes the air feel thick and stagnant.

Winds are light, blowing from the east at 5 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy, offering little relief from the sun's intensity.

Forecast for Today and Tomorrow

Today, the sun will break through more clearly, resulting in mostly sunny skies. The high will reach near 92F, though temperatures may dip slightly to around 89F in the afternoon. Despite the sun, the heat index will climb as high as 103.

There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm, with a 24% chance of precipitation overall. Any rainfall is expected to be minimal, with new amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to the south tonight, blowing at 3 to 10 mph with gusts up to 16 mph.

Skies will be partly cloudy with a low near 76F.

Tomorrow, conditions will remain mostly sunny with a high near 94F. The heat index is forecast to reach 107, intensifying the oppressive feel. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected after 2pm, with a 42% chance of precipitation.

Winds will increase to the south at 5 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Temperatures will fall to around 90F in the afternoon before dropping to a low near 76F overnight.

Safety Reminder

Given the high heat index values and oppressive humidity, it is crucial to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. Check on elderly neighbors and ensure pets have access to cool, shaded areas. While there are no active weather alerts, the combination of heat and humidity poses health risks that require caution.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Coralie Doyle

Coralie Doyle covers weather, storms, and seasonal life around Nocatee.

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