*As of Aug 14, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Stress
It is currently Friday this morning in College Station, and the heat is already building. The air temperature stands at 90F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel significantly warmer. The current feels-like temperature is 98F, driven by a dew point of 73F and a relative humidity of 59%.
Winds are blowing from the south at 15 mph, with gusts matching that speed, while the sky remains mostly clear.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will rise sharply today, with a high near 97F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could reach as high as 107F during the afternoon hours. Conditions will be mostly sunny initially, but there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 2pm.
The chance of precipitation is listed at 18% for the day, though the official forecast notes a 20% chance. Winds will remain from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
As evening approaches, the heat will persist. Tonight, the low will drop to around 77F, but the heat index will remain high, with values up to 104F. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, followed by partly cloudy skies. Winds will continue from the south at 5 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph.
