Current Conditions and Humidity
The air in Sherman feels heavy this afternoon, with a notable level of moisture lingering in the atmosphere. The current air temperature sits at 79F, but the heat index makes it feel like 82F. This muggy sensation is driven by a relative humidity of 79% and a dew point of 72F, which is quite high for this time of year. Winds are blowing from the south-southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching up to 17 mph, while the sky remains clear overhead.
Today and Tonight Forecast
Temperatures will climb today, reaching a high near 87F. There is a 28% chance for showers and thunderstorms, with the National Weather Service indicating that any precipitation is likely to occur before 4pm. Rainfall totals are expected to be minimal, less than a tenth of an inch. As the day progresses, temperatures may dip slightly to around 85F in the afternoon.
Tonight, the sky will turn mostly cloudy with a low near 76F. The humidity will persist, with heat index values climbing as high as 98 overnight. Winds will remain light from the south around 5 mph. Residents may still see a slight chance of rain, though amounts will likely remain under a tenth of an inch.
Tomorrow Outlook
Conditions will shift toward clearer skies tomorrow, with mostly sunny skies expected. The high will reach near 91F, marking a significant increase in heat. The heat index is forecast to hit as high as 100, creating dangerous heat stress conditions for those outdoors. Winds will pick up slightly from the south-southwest at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.