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5-day forecast / Sherman, TX

TodayMostly Sunny91° / 75° 11%
SundayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely83° / 65° 68%
MondayShowers And Thunderstorms Likely78° / 63° 70%
TuesdayMostly Sunny85° / 71° 2%
WednesdaySunny92° / 78° 1%

Humidity Peaks in Sherman as Heat Index Rises to 98

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Sherman residents face high humidity with a dew point of 73F today. Temperatures will reach 91F with a heat index up to 98. Showers and thunderstorms are likely tomorrow.

Carmen Solis

June 13, 20262 min read

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

Current Conditions and Humidity

It is currently Saturday this morning in Sherman, TX, and the air feels heavy with moisture. The current air temperature is 75F, but the feels-like temperature is 77F due to the high relative humidity of 94%. The dew point is sitting at 73F, indicating quite humid conditions that make the air feel muggy. Winds are blowing from the south at 7 mph, with gusts reaching up to 21 mph. The sky remains clear at this moment.

Today and Tonight Forecast

Today, the sun will be out for most of the day with mostly sunny skies. Highs will reach near 91F. Because of the humidity, heat index values will climb as high as 98F. South winds will continue at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is low at 11%.

As tonight approaches, skies will become partly cloudy. There is a chance of showers and thunderstorms developing after 1am. Lows will settle near 75F, though temperatures may rise to around 77F during the night. The heat index will remain high at 98. Winds will stay around 10 mph from the south, with gusts up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 40%, with new rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tomorrow Outlook

Tomorrow, the weather pattern shifts significantly. Showers and thunderstorms will be likely, with partly sunny skies. Highs will drop to near 83F, with temperatures falling to around 80F in the afternoon. Winds will shift to the west northwest at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, and new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch are possible.

Safety Reminder

With heat index values reaching 98F today, it is important to stay hydrated and limit midday exertion. As humidity levels remain high, be aware that the air feels warmer than the actual temperature. For tomorrow, keep an eye on the developing storms and be prepared for 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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