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TodayMostly Cloudy0° / 75° 3%
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TuesdayMostly Sunny84° / 71° 3%

Flood Watch in Effect for Sherman as Heavy Rain and High Humidity Persist

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A severe Flood Watch is active for Sherman, TX, as heavy rain continues this evening. High humidity and significant rainfall totals are expected through tomorrow.

Carmen Solis

June 7, 20262 min read

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Active Alerts and Current Conditions

A severe Flood Watch is currently in effect for Sherman, Texas, issued by the National Weather Service in Fort Worth. This alert remains active until June 7 at 4:00 PM CDT, signaling a risk for rising water levels and potential flooding due to the ongoing precipitation.

As of this Saturday evening, conditions are notably damp and muggy. The air temperature stands at 73F, but the heavy humidity makes it feel like 78F. Relative humidity is at 95%, with a dew point of 71F, creating a sticky atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 19 mph. The sky is currently producing heavy rain, contributing to the saturated ground.

Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow

Tonight, the rain will not stop. A chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected before 7pm, followed by likely showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. After 10pm, there will be a chance of showers and thunderstorms until 1am, after which showers and thunderstorms are likely again. The sky will remain mostly cloudy with a low around 70F. Winds will stay south-southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Residents should anticipate new rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch.

Tomorrow, the pattern continues with showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm. The sky will be partly sunny, with a high near 86F. Heat index values may reach as high as 98F. South winds will average around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with new rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

Safety Reminders

Given the severe Flood Watch and heavy rain, please exercise caution. Avoid driving through flooded roadways and stay away from creeks or low-lying areas that may rise quickly. With high humidity and heat indices nearing 98F tomorrow, stay hydrated and limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the warmest parts of the day. Check on neighbors who may need assistance during these wet conditions.

National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)
National Weather Service radar for North Texas (KFWS)

Sources

https://radar.weather.gov

https://api.weather.gov

https://open-meteo.com

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Carmen Solis

Carmen Solis covers weather, the environment, and outdoor life around Sherman.

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