*As of Aug 10, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and Rising Temperatures
College Station residents are facing an oppressively humid start to the day. Current conditions show an air temperature of 81F, but the heat index makes it feel like 86F. Relative humidity sits at a heavy 84%, with a dew point of 75F indicating significant moisture in the air.
Winds are light from the south at 5 mph, with gusts reaching up to 11 mph, under clear skies.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb significantly today, with a high near 96F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 104F during the peak afternoon hours. While the sky will be mostly sunny, there is a slight chance of rain showers between noon and 1pm, followed by a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms later in the day.
The chance of precipitation for today is listed at 20%.
As evening approaches, conditions will remain humid with a heat index up to 101F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Skies will become mostly clear overnight, with temperatures dropping to a low around 76F. Winds may increase slightly from the south, ranging from 5 to 15 mph.
