*As of Aug 15, 11 AM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and High Humidity
College Station is currently experiencing dangerous heat conditions. The air temperature is 88F, but it feels like 100F due to high humidity. The relative humidity stands at 70%, and the dew point is 77F, creating an oppressively muggy atmosphere.
The sky is partly cloudy, with winds blowing from the south at 9 mph and gusting to 14 mph. These conditions are expected to persist, making the heat feel significantly more intense than the actual air temperature suggests.
Today's and Tonight's Outlook
Today will be sunny with a high near 99F. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 108F. Winds will shift to a south direction, ranging from 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear, and temperatures will drop to a low around 75F. However, the heat index will still reach values as high as 104F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph.
The chance of precipitation is minimal, at just 1%.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Tomorrow will bring similar conditions, with a mostly sunny sky and a high near 99F. The heat index values are projected to reach as high as 102F. Winds will be lighter, ranging from 0 to 5 mph from the south.
