*As of Aug 23, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for the College Station area, signaling dangerous heat conditions. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 99 degrees Fahrenheit, but the combined effect of heat and humidity makes it feel like 102 degrees. The relative humidity is 33 percent, with a dew point of 64 degrees.
Winds are light at 3 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 4 miles per hour, and the sky remains clear. This combination of high temperatures and low wind speeds creates a stagnant environment where heat accumulates rapidly.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect a high near 103 degrees Fahrenheit today. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3 p.m., with a 20 percent chance of precipitation. The heat index values are expected to reach as high as 106 degrees.
Tonight, the low temperature will drop to around 79 degrees. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 9 p.m., with partly cloudy skies. South winds will shift to 5 to 10 miles per hour, and heat index values may still reach 106 degrees.
The chance of precipitation remains at 20 percent for the evening hours.
