*As of Sep 14, 6 AM local time.*
Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently active for the College Station area, issued by the National Weather Service. This moderate-severity alert remains in effect until tomorrow evening. Residents should be aware that current conditions are already quite muggy, with the air temperature sitting at 75 degrees and a feels-like temperature of 77 degrees.
The relative humidity is high at 94%, and the dew point stands at 73 degrees, contributing to the sticky atmosphere. Winds are light at 5 mph, and the sky is currently clear.
Today's Forecast and Heat Index
Today will be mostly sunny, with a high near 98 degrees and a low around 77 degrees. The most significant risk comes from the heat index, which is expected to reach values as high as 109 degrees. While the chance of precipitation is only 20%, there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Any rainfall would be minimal, with amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible. Winds will shift to a south direction, ranging from 5 to 10 mph. Tonight, the sky will remain mostly clear with a low near 77 degrees.
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms is possible between 7 pm and 8 pm, with heat index values still reaching 104 degrees.
