*As of Oct 4, 2 PM local time.*
Muggy Conditions and Scattered Storms
Residents in College Station are currently dealing with a notably humid afternoon. The air temperature sits at 75 degrees Fahrenheit, but it feels like 76 degrees due to the high moisture content. Relative humidity has reached 83 percent, and the dew point is 70 degrees, creating a sticky atmosphere.
Light rain is falling under a cloudy sky, with winds blowing from the northeast at 14 miles per hour and gusting up to 19 miles per hour. This combination of heat and moisture can make outdoor activities feel more strenuous than the actual temperature suggests.
Today's Outlook and Tonight's Shift
The National Weather Service indicates a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4 p.m., with a slight chance of additional storms between 4 p.m. and 5 p.m. The high temperature will reach near 81 degrees, while the low will drop to around 68 degrees. The overall chance of precipitation is 38 percent.
Winds are expected to shift, with northeast winds around 15 miles per hour and gusts potentially reaching 25 miles per hour. As night falls, conditions will remain mostly cloudy. The temperature will settle near 68 degrees, and winds will shift to the north, ranging from 5 to 10 miles per hour with gusts up to 25 miles per hour.
There are no active weather alerts in effect for the area.
