*As of Aug 18, 6 PM local time.*
Severe Heat Risks Underway
Residents in Nocatee, TX are currently under two active National Weather Service alerts due to dangerously warm conditions. An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect, indicating severe danger from heat exposure. Additionally, a Heat Advisory is active, signaling moderate risk levels that require caution. These alerts highlight the urgent need for vigilance as temperatures remain elevated across the region.
Current observations show an air temperature of 83F with a feels-like reading of 88F. The atmosphere is quite humid, with relative humidity at 70% and a dew point of 72F. Winds are blowing from the west at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 5 mph. The sky remains partly cloudy as evening approaches.
Forecast for Today and Tomorrow
Today, Nocatee will experience a high near 99F, dropping to a low near 78F tonight. There is a 37% chance of precipitation, with conditions shifting from showers and thunderstorms to partly cloudy skies later in the day.
Tonight, the National Weather Service forecasts a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by another chance between 7pm and 11pm. Partly cloudy skies will persist with a low around 78F, though temperatures may rise slightly to around 79F overnight. Heat index values could reach as high as 102.
West winds will average around 8 mph, with a 40% chance of precipitation and potential rainfall between a quarter and half of an inch.
