*As of Sep 24, 2 PM local time.*
Intense Heat Dominates Afternoon
College Station residents are facing a significant heat event this afternoon. The air temperature currently stands at 93F, but the combination of humidity and temperature makes it feel like 98F. The sky is mostly clear, allowing the sun to intensify the warmth.
Relative humidity is at 44%, and the dew point is 68F. Winds are light, blowing from the east at 5 mph with gusts also reaching 5 mph. This combination of high heat and low wind speeds means the heat will linger into the evening.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
The day will remain partly sunny, with the high temperature reaching near 97F. It is important to note that heat index values are expected to climb as high as 105F during the peak of the day. The chance of precipitation is 0%, so no relief from rain is in sight.
As night falls, conditions will shift to partly cloudy skies. The low temperature will drop to around 72F, but the heat index will still reach values as high as 101F. East winds will continue to blow at 5 to 10 mph throughout the evening hours.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow will bring a slight cooldown, though conditions will remain warm. The sky will be mostly sunny, with a high near 94F. The chance of precipitation remains at 0%.
