*As of Aug 2, 9 AM local time.*
Oppressive Conditions and Current Readings
Residents in Nocatee, TX, are bracing for an oppressively humid start to the day. As of this Sunday morning, the air temperature sits at 81F, but the heavy moisture makes it feel like 88F. The relative humidity is a stifling 94%, with a dew point of 79F indicating saturated air.
Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph, while fog and mist obscure visibility.
Today’s Forecast: Heat and Storms
Today brings a high near 89F, though temperatures will drop to around 84F in the afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates a slight chance of rain showers before 11am, followed by showers and thunderstorms likely for the rest of the day. Skies will remain mostly cloudy throughout.
The heat index is expected to climb as high as 102, creating dangerous conditions for prolonged outdoor activity. Winds will increase to southwest speeds of 12 to 16 mph, with gusts up to 23 mph. There is a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight, the low will settle near 75F, with temperatures rising slightly to around 76F overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 5am, followed by a continued chance for the remainder of the night. Winds will remain southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.
The chance of precipitation is 40%, with another tenth to quarter of an inch of rain possible.
