*As of Aug 8, 6 PM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert
Residents of Nocatee, TX, are currently under an active Rip Current Statement issued by the National Weather Service. This alert carries a moderate severity rating with expected urgency, indicating hazardous swimming conditions along local waterways. The statement remains in effect through early Sunday morning.
At this time on Saturday evening, the air temperature stands at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 83F. Humidity levels are oppressively high, with relative humidity at 94% and a dew point of 77F. The sky is currently clear, and winds are blowing from the southeast at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 13 mph.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
Tonight, there is a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Skies will be mostly cloudy with a low around 78F. Winds may increase slightly from the southeast, ranging from 3 to 12 mph with gusts as high as 17 mph. The chance of precipitation is 40%, though any new rainfall amounts are expected to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow, conditions will shift to mostly sunny skies with a high near 91F. Temperatures may fall to around 87F in the afternoon. A heat index value as high as 106 is possible, signaling dangerous heat stress levels. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Winds will remain light from the south at 3 to 12 mph, with a precipitation chance of 30%.
Tomorrow night brings a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Skies will be partly cloudy with a low around 76F. Southeast winds will continue at 3 to 10 mph, with a 20% chance of precipitation.
