*As of Aug 10, 4 PM local time.*
Current Conditions
The air in College Station is currently heavy with heat and moisture. The temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of humidity makes it feel like 100F. This oppressive feeling is driven by a dew point of 75F and relative humidity at 63%. Winds are blowing from the south at 18 mph, with gusts reaching up to 25 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb to a high near 96F this afternoon. The National Weather Service indicates heat index values could reach as high as 105. There is an 18% chance of precipitation, with a slight possibility of showers and thunderstorms developing before 5pm. After that window, the chance for storms remains slight.
As evening approaches, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low near 76F. The heat index will stay elevated, potentially hitting 101. Winds will ease to between 5 and 15 mph from the south, though gusts may still reach 20 mph. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible before 7pm, with a 20% overall chance for precipitation during this period.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will improve slightly as tomorrow arrives. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 97F. The heat index is forecast to reach up to 105 again.
