*As of Aug 19, 7 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
Residents in Nocatee, TX, are under a Heat Advisory today. This alert, issued by the National Weather Service, carries moderate severity and is expected to remain in effect until 8:00 PM EDT. The advisory highlights dangerous heat conditions driven by high temperatures and significant humidity.
Current observations show an air temperature of 77F with a feels-like reading of 79F. Relative humidity stands at 89%, contributing to a dew point of 73F, which indicates very muggy air. Winds are currently blowing at 7 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph under clear skies.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 96F. The official forecast notes that while it starts mostly sunny, temperatures may fall to around 94F in the afternoon before rising again. Heat index values are expected to reach as high as 111. Southwest winds will average around 9 mph.
There is a 41% chance of precipitation today, with showers and thunderstorms likely after 3pm. Any new rainfall amounts will be less than a tenth of an inch. As evening approaches, the sky will become partly cloudy.
A chance of showers and thunderstorms persists before 11pm. Lows will settle near 77F, though temperatures may rise to around 78F overnight. Heat index values will remain elevated at up to 105.
South winds will vary between 2 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
