Muggy Conditions and Storm Chances
Sherman is experiencing quite humid air this afternoon, with the current dew point sitting at 70F and relative humidity at 74%. The air temperature is currently 79F, but it feels like 80F due to the moisture in the atmosphere. Winds are light, blowing from the northeast at 8 mph with gusts reaching 9 mph, while the sky remains mostly cloudy.
Today, the high will reach near 80F before dropping to a low near 68F tonight. There is an 18% chance of precipitation, with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms possible before 4pm. According to the National Weather Service, any rainfall amounts would be less than a tenth of an inch. Partly sunny skies are expected during the day, with northeast winds around 5 mph. Overnight, conditions will shift to mostly cloudy skies. Temperatures will hover around 68F initially but may rise to around 70F later in the night. East winds will be light, ranging from 0 to 5 mph.
Warming Trend Ahead
The humidity will ease slightly as temperatures rise. Tomorrow, Sherman will see mostly sunny skies with a high near 87F. The chance of precipitation drops to just 4%. East southeast winds will remain light, between 0 to 5 mph. Overnight into the early part of the following period, skies will become partly cloudy with a low around 73F. South southeast winds will pick up slightly to around 5 mph.
There are no active National Weather Service or NOAA weather alerts in effect for this area. Residents should be aware that the current humidity levels can make the air feel heavier than the actual temperature suggests. Staying hydrated is important, especially if you plan to be outdoors during the warmer parts of the day. As temperatures climb toward 87F tomorrow, continue to monitor local conditions for any changes in the forecast.