*As of Aug 1, 5 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Temperatures
Residents in Nocatee, TX, are currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this Saturday morning. The air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. Relative humidity is sitting at a heavy 89%, with a dew point of 75F contributing to the muggy atmosphere. Winds are light at 7 mph with gusts reaching 10 mph, and the sky remains clear for now.
Today will see temperatures climb to a high near 91F before dropping to around 82F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers between 10am and 1pm, followed by a likelihood of showers and thunderstorms later in the day. Partly sunny skies will give way to increasing clouds as the day progresses.
Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108F. Southwest winds will pick up slightly, ranging from 6 to 10 mph. There is a 70% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Storms Likely Through Tomorrow
Tonight, the sky will become mostly cloudy with a low around 76F. Temperatures may dip to around 74 before rising to about 75 overnight. Southwest winds will continue at 6 to 10 mph. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight, with a 50% chance of precipitation and rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tomorrow brings continued instability with a high near 88F and a low near 75F. A slight chance of rain showers is expected between 8am and 11am, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy skies will persist as temperatures fall to around 81F in the afternoon.
