Oppressive Humidity and Afternoon Storms
Sherman is currently grappling with oppressively humid conditions this Sunday afternoon. The air temperature stands at 84F, but the heat index makes it feel like 92F. Relative humidity is sitting at 74%, with a dew point of 75F contributing to the heavy, muggy atmosphere. Winds are blowing from the south at 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 22 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Today, there is a 42% chance of showers and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service indicates a high near 87F, with temperatures dropping to around 85F in the afternoon. Heat index values are expected to climb as high as 99F. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms exists before 7pm tonight. Overnight, skies will turn partly cloudy with a low around 74F. Temperatures may rise to around 76F during the night. Winds will continue from the south at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. The chance of precipitation drops to 20% tonight.
Clear Skies and Rising Heat Ahead
Tomorrow, the weather pattern shifts significantly. The chance of precipitation falls to just 4%, with mostly sunny skies expected. Highs will reach near 89F, making it feel even hotter with heat index values as high as 98F. Winds will shift to the south-southwest at 10 to 15 mph, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow night, conditions will become mostly clear with a low around 75F. Heat index values will remain elevated at 98F. Winds will stay from the south at 10 to 15 mph.