According to the National Weather Service, the humidity is pegged at a high 96%, with a dewpoint of 77°F, making the air feel heavier and warmer than the actual temperature of 78°F. Winds are expected to blow from the southeast at 13 mph, with some higher gusts throughout the day. Weather predictions indicate a 60% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though thunderstorms may bring higher totals.
This unsettled weather pattern is forecasted to continue into the early evening, with a 30% chance of showers and storms, primarily before 7 pm. As night falls, temperatures are expected to hover around a warm 77 degrees, with winds from the south southeast. Local meteorologists have pointed to a gradual clearing that will start from Monday mid-morning, resulting in temperatures soaring up to the mid-90s. The rising temperatures, combined with sustained humidity, will push heat index values, as high as 106 degrees.
Looking ahead to the rest of the week, clear skies will become the norm. Tuesday forecasts show a return to mostly sunny conditions with highs inching towards the mid-90s. Wind patterns are expected to remain consistent, coming from the south-southeast with occasional gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The trend of increasing temperatures will peak later in the week, as temperatures are projected to push into the upper 90s, nearing the century mark by next Saturday.
For those hoping for relief from the heat, nighttime conditions will offer little respite. Evening temperatures from Monday through to the end of the week are only expected to dip marginally, maintaining lows in the high 70s. Residents should anticipate, sunny days and minimal cloud cover as the week progresses, according to the forecast, cementing a typical pattern for a sweltering Texan summer.
