*As of Oct 1, 2 PM local time.*
Dangerous Heat and Humidity
College Station is experiencing dangerous heat conditions this afternoon. While the air temperature sits at 88F, the combination of high humidity and heat index values makes it feel like 102F. The relative humidity is 75%, and the dew point has reached 79F, creating an oppressively muggy atmosphere.
These conditions can lead to rapid dehydration and heat exhaustion if proper precautions are not taken. The sky is currently mostly cloudy, with winds blowing from the south at 11 mph and gusting up to 15 mph.
Rainfall and Thunderstorms
Showers and thunderstorms are likely to occur before 4pm, followed by continued storms throughout the day. The chance of precipitation is 90%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Temperatures will fall to around 87F in the afternoon, but the heat index will remain high.
Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected before 11pm, with a chance of storms between 11pm and 1am, followed by likely storms later. The low will be around 73F, and rainfall amounts could reach between 1 and 2 inches. Winds will shift to the southeast at 0 to 5 mph.
