*As of Aug 13, 5 AM local time.*
Oppressive Conditions Continue
Residents in College Station are facing a notably oppressive start to the day. The air feels heavy and muggy, with the current dew point sitting at 75F. Relative humidity is holding steady at 84%, contributing to a stifling atmosphere.
Right now, the air temperature is 81F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 86F. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 16 mph. The sky remains cloudy, keeping the air stagnant and thick.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Conditions will shift significantly as the day progresses. Today is expected to be sunny, with a high near 99F. Despite the clear skies, the heat index will climb to as high as 108F, making it feel dangerously hot.
Winds will increase slightly, coming from the south at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at just 1%.
As tonight approaches, the sky will become mostly clear. Temperatures will drop to a low around 76F to 77F. The heat index will remain elevated, peaking at 104F earlier in the evening before cooling down.
South winds will continue at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts reaching 20 mph. While the humidity will persist, the clearing skies should allow for some relief from the direct solar heating.
