*As of Aug 23, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Residents in Nocatee, TX are currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 91F, but the combination of humidity makes it feel like 103F. This oppressive heat is driven by a dew point of 75F and relative humidity levels at 59%. The sky remains mostly clear with winds blowing at 6 mph, though gusts may reach 10 mph.
The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 105 today. Temperatures are expected to fall to around 89F in the afternoon before dropping to a low near 75F tonight. Overnight lows will rise slightly to around 76F. Winds will shift to the southwest at 6 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 16 mph.
Storm Chances and Safety Tips
Precipitation chances remain active for the region. Today, there is a 42% chance of showers and thunderstorms. Specifically, a chance exists before 4pm, another between 4pm and 5pm, followed by a slight chance later. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
Tomorrow brings warmer conditions with a high near 96F. The sky will be mostly sunny initially, then become partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. The heat index is forecast to reach as high as 110F.
