*As of Aug 24, 3 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
Residents in Nocatee, TX are currently dealing with dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. The air temperature stands at 89F, but the oppressive humidity makes it feel like 106F. Relative humidity is at 75%, with a dew point of 80F indicating very moist air. Winds are blowing from the southeast at 14 mph, though gusts are reported at 12 mph under clear skies.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures today will reach a high near 94F before falling to around 90 in the afternoon. The heat index is expected to hit 106. Southeast winds will be around 13 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with precipitation chances at 45%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch are possible.
Tonight, skies will turn mostly cloudy with a low near 76F. Temperatures may rise slightly to around 77 overnight. South winds will shift to 5 to 13 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 40%, particularly before 3am, with similar rainfall totals possible.
Tomorrow Outlook
Tomorrow brings a high near 93F and a low near 74F. Conditions will start mostly sunny but shift to showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. The heat index will again reach 106F. Winds will decrease to around 7 mph from the south. Precipitation chances rise to 55% for the day, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
