Current Conditions and Alert Status
A Heat Advisory is currently in effect for Sherman, Texas, with moderate severity and expected urgency. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth has issued this alert to warn residents of dangerous heat levels. As of Thursday overnight, the air temperature stands at 76F, with a feels-like temperature of 77F. Conditions are quite humid, with relative humidity at 93% and a dew point of 74F. Winds are blowing from the south southeast at 9 mph, with gusts reaching 14 mph. The sky remains clear at this hour.
Forecast for Today and Tonight
Today, Sherman will experience mostly sunny skies with a high near 93F. The heat index is expected to reach as high as 106F, making it feel significantly hotter than the actual air temperature. Southeast winds will range from 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is minimal at 1%, with a low near 75F expected later in the day.
Tonight, conditions will shift. After 10pm, showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop. The sky will become mostly cloudy, and the low will settle around 75F. The heat index will remain elevated, with values as high as 103F. Winds will shift to the east northeast, maintaining speeds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation rises to 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Outlook for Tomorrow
Tomorrow, the region will see continued instability with showers and thunderstorms likely. Skies will remain mostly cloudy, and the high will be near 86F. East winds will persist at 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation is 70%, with additional rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Overnight, showers and thunderstorms will likely continue, with a low around 73F and southeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. The chance of precipitation remains at 60%.