Oppressive Humidity and Rising Heat
Sherman is currently experiencing oppressively humid conditions, with the air temperature sitting at 78F and a feels-like temperature of 81F. The moisture in the air is significant, with the relative humidity at 90% and a dew point of 75F. Winds are blowing from the south at 13 mph, with gusts reaching up to 27 mph, while the sky remains cloudy.
Today, the heat will intensify as the high nears 90F. The National Weather Service indicates that heat index values could climb as high as 98F, making it feel even hotter than the actual air temperature. Partly sunny skies will accompany these conditions, with a low near 76F expected later. South winds will continue to blow between 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Forecast for Tonight and Tomorrow
As the day ends, conditions will shift slightly. Tonight, the sky will become mostly cloudy before clearing to mostly clear, with a low around 76F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 97F. Winds will ease slightly to around 10 mph from the south, with gusts up to 25 mph.
Tomorrow, Sherman will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 89F. The humidity will persist, but the chance of precipitation drops to 0%. South winds will remain around 10 mph. The low for tomorrow night is expected to be around 76F, with south winds decreasing to 5 to 10 mph.