*As of Aug 11, 8 AM local time.*
Oppressive Humidity and High Heat
College Station is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions this morning. The air temperature sits at 79F, but the feels-like temperature is 82F due to a relative humidity of 89% and a dew point of 75F. Winds are blowing from the south at 6 mph with gusts reaching 14 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Today, the heat will intensify significantly. Expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 98F. The heat index values are forecast to reach as high as 105F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph. There is only a 6% chance of precipitation, making the day dry but dangerously hot.
Tonight, conditions will shift slightly. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 8pm and 9pm, though the chance of precipitation is listed at 20%. Otherwise, skies will become mostly clear with a low around 77F.
The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 105F. Winds will pick up slightly, blowing south at 5 to 15 mph with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tomorrow’s Forecast and Safety
Tomorrow will bring sunny skies and continued intense heat. The high will again reach near 98F, with heat index values climbing as high as 106F. South winds will persist at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
