*As of Aug 18, 11 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Heat Index
It is currently Tuesday this morning in College Station, and the air is already feeling heavy and warm. The current air temperature stands at 88F, but the combination of heat and moisture makes it feel like 96F. Relative humidity is at 62%, with a dew point of 73F, contributing to the muggy atmosphere.
The sky is clear, and winds are blowing from the southwest at 8 mph, with gusts recorded at 6 mph. These conditions set the stage for a day that will remain intensely hot and humid throughout the afternoon and into the evening.
Today’s Forecast and Evening Outlook
Today will be sunny, with the high temperature reaching near 100F. The heat index values are expected to climb as high as 106F, indicating dangerous levels of perceived heat. The low temperature will drop to near 79F.
There is no chance of precipitation, and the southwest wind will shift to 5 to 10 mph. As night falls, the sky will become partly cloudy, and the temperature will settle around 79F. Even in the cooler evening hours, the heat index will remain high, reaching values as high as 104F.
The wind will shift to the south, maintaining speeds between 5 and 10 mph. Residents should be aware that the heat does not dissipate quickly after sunset.
