*As of Aug 19, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
Residents of Nocatee, TX, are under a Heat Advisory due to dangerously high temperatures and humidity levels. As of this Wednesday afternoon, the air temperature stands at 93F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 110F. The relative humidity is at 63%, with a dew point of 79F, creating oppressively humid conditions that significantly increase the risk of heat-related illness.
The National Weather Service has issued two Heat Advisories for this area. One advisory runs until 8:00PM EDT today, and another extends until 7:00PM EDT on August 20. These alerts indicate moderate severity with expected urgency, signaling that the current heat stress will persist through the evening hours.
Forecast and Precipitation
Today remains mostly sunny with a high near 97F. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 92F in the afternoon. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm, with a 30% probability of precipitation. Any rainfall amounts will likely be less than a tenth of an inch. The heat index today can reach as high as 113.
Tonight brings partly cloudy skies with a low near 77F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 78F overnight. A chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 10pm, with the precipitation chance at 40%. The heat index will remain elevated, reaching up to 102.
Tomorrow is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 96F. Highs will drop to around 91F in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms are possible after 2pm, with a 30% chance of rain. Winds will be from the southwest at 5 to 10 mph. The heat index is expected to peak at 112.
