*As of Aug 8, 1 AM local time.*
Active Alerts and Current Conditions
Residents of Nocatee, TX, should be aware that a Rip Current Statement is currently active. This alert, classified as moderate severity with expected urgency, remains in effect until August 9 at 2:00AM EDT. The National Weather Service issued this statement on August 7 at 12:39PM EDT.
While the sky is mostly cloudy and winds are light at 3 mph with gusts reaching 17 mph, the humidity levels are notably high.
Current conditions show an air temperature of 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 88F. The relative humidity stands at 94%, with a dew point of 79F, creating an oppressively humid environment for anyone spending time outdoors.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today brings a significant chance of precipitation at 59%. The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 9am, followed by a slight chance from 9am to 10am, and another chance from 10am to 11am. Afterward, showers and thunderstorms are likely.
Temperatures will reach a high near 88F, falling to around 84F in the afternoon. Heat index values may climb as high as 101. Southeast winds will blow between 3 to 12 mph.
There is a possibility of new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch.
Tonight, conditions will be partly cloudy with a low around 76F. A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 9pm. Southeast winds will continue at 3 to 10 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation. Rainfall totals between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
