College Station Weather: High Heat and Humidity with Scattered Storms - Sep 5, 2 PM

*As of Sep 5, 2 PM local time.*

Current Conditions and Heat

It is currently Saturday afternoon in College Station, and the air feels significantly warmer than the actual temperature. The current air temperature is 91F, but the heat index makes it feel like 99F. This muggy sensation is driven by a dew point of 72F and relative humidity at 53%.

The sky is partly cloudy, and winds are light at 3 mph with gusts to 2 mph. These conditions create a sticky environment that can be uncomfortable for outdoor activities, particularly during the peak heat of the day.

Today and Tonight Outlook

For the rest of today, a chance of showers and thunderstorms remains possible. The high will be near 95F, with temperatures falling to around 90F in the afternoon. Heat index values could reach as high as 101F.

The chance of precipitation is 50%, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch. Tonight, the chance of storms drops to a slight chance, with a 20% probability of precipitation. The sky will be mostly cloudy, and the low temperature will be around 75F.

Winds will remain light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Tomorrow will bring a high near 96F and a low around 76F. The day starts with a chance of rain showers before 10am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. After that, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues.

The sky will be mostly sunny, and heat index values may reach 102F. The chance of precipitation is 40%, with rainfall amounts between a tenth and a quarter of an inch possible. Winds will be light from the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.

There are no active weather alerts in effect for the area. Given the high heat and humidity, it is wise to stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor exertion during the hottest parts of the day.

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Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com