*As of Aug 26, 2 PM local time.*
Current Heat Conditions
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the College Station area, issued by the National Weather Service. This alert is expected to remain in effect until this evening. As of this afternoon, the air temperature stands at 97 degrees Fahrenheit.
However, the combination of heat and humidity creates a feels-like temperature of 104 degrees. The relative humidity is recorded at 42 percent, with a dew point of 70 degrees. Winds are blowing from the southwest at 9 miles per hour, with gusts reaching 8 miles per hour.
The sky remains clear, allowing direct sunlight to intensify the heat index, which can reach values as high as 107 degrees during the day.
Today and Tonight Outlook
Residents should expect sunny conditions for the remainder of today. The high temperature will approach 103 degrees, while the low will settle near 80 degrees. The chance of precipitation is minimal, at just 1 percent.
Tonight, the weather pattern begins to shift slightly. There is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1 a.m. and 3 a.m., followed by a higher chance of storms between 3 a.m. and 5 a.m. Skies will be partly cloudy, with a low around 80 degrees.
The heat index may still reach 104 degrees overnight. South winds will range from 5 to 10 miles per hour, and the overall chance of precipitation is 30 percent.
