Sherman residents are waking up to notably humid conditions this Friday morning, with the air feeling heavy and thick. The current dew point sits at 72 degrees Fahrenheit, while relative humidity has climbed to 93 percent. This moisture-laden air makes the current 74-degree temperature feel closer to 78 degrees. Light drizzle is falling across the area, accompanied by winds from the south at 10 mph with gusts reaching up to 21 mph.
Today and Tonight Outlook
As the day progresses, the sky will remain cloudy with a continued chance of rain showers. Temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 83 degrees before dropping to a low near 73 degrees. While the current site data indicates a 21 percent chance of precipitation, the National Weather Service notes a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, followed by another chance later in the day. Tonight, conditions will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 71 degrees, rising to 73 degrees overnight. There is a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, with new rainfall amounts likely to be less than a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow's Forecast
Looking ahead to tomorrow, the weather pattern shifts toward a higher likelihood of rain. The sky will be overcast with a high near 84 degrees and a low near 73 degrees. The chance of precipitation rises to 61 percent. The National Weather Service forecasts showers and thunderstorms likely between 7am and 10am, continuing through the day. Rainfall amounts could range between a quarter and half of an inch. Winds will remain from the south southeast at 5 to 10 mph.
There are currently no active weather alerts, watches, or warnings in effect for Sherman. Given the high humidity and potential for wet conditions, it is advisable to stay hydrated and allow extra time for travel if heading out during the morning or afternoon hours.