Sherman is experiencing notably humid conditions this Friday overnight, with the air feeling thick and heavy. The current dew point sits at 70 degrees Fahrenheit, while relative humidity measures 89 percent. This moisture in the air makes the current 74-degree temperature feel closer to 78 degrees. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 miles per hour, with gusts reaching up to 24 mph under a partly cloudy sky.
Looking ahead to the rest of today, the sky will turn overcast with a high near 87 degrees and a low near 73 degrees. There is a 21 percent chance of precipitation. Tomorrow, conditions remain overcast with a high near 84 degrees and a low near 73 degrees. The chance of precipitation increases significantly to 61 percent, indicating a higher likelihood of wet weather as the day progresses.
According to the National Weather Service, the pattern involves scattered activity. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists between 7am and 10am, followed by another chance between 10am and 1pm, with additional chances later in the day. Friday night brings a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with rainfall amounts likely less than a tenth of an inch. By Saturday, the chance of showers and thunderstorms rises to 70 percent, with activity likely between 7am and 10am. Rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible during that period.
There are currently no active weather alerts, watches, or warnings in effect for the area. Residents should stay hydrated and limit midday exertion due to the high humidity levels. It is also advisable to monitor the sky for developing storms, especially as the chance of precipitation increases tomorrow and into the weekend.
